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stumble

[stuhm-buhl] / ˈstʌm bəl /




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Chip makers bounced back after Tuesday’s stumble, pushing the Nasdaq composite and S&P 500 to new records.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Instead, they survived the crash only to stumble, separately, upon Craigh na Dun, which transported them to the time, and general vicinity, of Jamie’s parents’ courtship.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

If these companies stumble, it could make it more difficult for the benchmark large-cap index to keep moving higher.

From MarketWatch • May 3, 2026

A promised upgrade to its Siri digital assistant was delayed in what analysts called a rare stumble for the company.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

I haven’t taken two steps before I stumble.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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