fumbling
Example Sentences
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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
"It's not like that for postpartum psychosis, so it was a lot of kind of like fumbling around in the dark," Cliffel said.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 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
I sigh and sit down in the chair he is pointing me toward, fumbling in my pocket.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
