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stumble

[stuhm-buhl] / ˈstʌm bəl /




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But she’s also well aware of the pitfalls ahead, having seen Alyssa and Gisele occasionally stumble into them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

You’re probably not going to stumble upon pristine ribeyes here.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The strongest element of this book is the colorful cast of characters who stride and sometimes stumble through its pages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Some signs of stress have emerged, but not enough to suggest a major stumble.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

I stumble forward, and something crunches under my feet.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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