tripped

Example Sentences

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But after turning to catch the throw, he missed the base and stumbled backward into Reynolds, who tripped over Wrobleski’s extended left foot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

A strong denial came, with the defence that the girl tripped over a court cover - which another angle later seemed to indicate was correct.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

This is no small accomplishment and would have tripped up a lesser writer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The statute does not discriminate between state and federal officers, an issue that has tripped up other states trying to rein in immigration agents.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

In fact, Nancy was thinking so hard, she wandered off the cement path and tripped over a pretty big rock.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene