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stumble

[stuhm-buhl] / ˈstʌm bəl /




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The prosecution said Rein Lively then appeared to stumble into the pushchair, leading the woman to push back with it.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The machines still stumble, pause, misread objects and often work best in controlled environments.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

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

From Salon • May 22, 2026

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

Then Gene lets go and my sudden freedom causes me to stumble down the hall.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell




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