fumble

Previously, he would have had to fumble with a paper map that risked deteriorating in the jungle humidity.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026

While accepting the prize, Madonna reminisced about how her manager scolded her backstage at the very first MTV awards show, where she briefly mooned the audience in a performance fumble.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

This six-fumble fiasco saw the Chargers end drives in this frustrating staccato: missed field goal, punt, interception, punt, touchdown, punt, end of half, touchdown, punt, punt, fumble, interception, safety.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

Veteran Tyler Higbee caught two passes, but lost a fumble that all but sealed the victory for the 49ers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

I pause and watch Mama fumble with the chain around her neck while she thinks before I add, “Can I go now?”

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

He forced five fumbles and had three sacks.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

But it ends with a blooper shot where Burnham fumbles to catch the helmet and bursts out laughing.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

Browner finished his career with 37 interceptions, 17 forced fumbles and 17 fumble recoveries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026

Which means some fumbles remain fumbles on my phone: “Fog” occasionally becomes “dog” and tennis star Carlos Alcaraz unfairly earns the surname Alcatraz.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026

He goes to his desk, fumbles with a drawer.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

On Friday, the Rams waived punt returner Xavier Smith, who fumbled in last season’s NFC championship game and made several decision-making errors against the Broncos.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Wing Max Jorgensen then sprinted the length of the pitch to score a stunning solo score after South Africa fumbled the ball to make it 42-17.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

The company, which offers credit cards used to make rent and mortgage payments, had fumbled a critical transition, leading to confusion and financial stress for its customers.

From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026

Centennial fumbled on its first possession to set up Petero’s two-yard TD run.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

She fumbled with the catch, which gave me enough time to rush to the window and put my hand on her arm.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

But on that day, the Wolverines’ punter could almost be forgiven for fumbling a long snap that came spiraling toward him in frigid autumn conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

Whether or not it’s fair to compare Take-Two’s investigation of a leaked video game with the DOJ fumbling inquiries into participants of a global sex trafficking ring, the internet has certainly taken notice.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

Wilde in particular lights up during this section, Angela’s mind racing at possibilities she never considered for herself while fumbling over the practicalities of protocols and just how this would work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

"And, of course, the key to solving a problem is to understand why it's gone wrong. Otherwise, you're just fumbling in the dark."

From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026

I’m fumbling with the buttons on my coat when Billy appears before me.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass