tripped
Example Sentences
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Investors are getting tripped up on level and duration.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Like when a weightlifter staggered under a puny-looking barbell, then dropped it, tripped over it and landed face first.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
His campaign was also briefly tripped up by court rulings banning his use of national symbols like Colombia's football jersey -- decisions that were later overturned.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
He nearly tripped down the stairs as he rushed to share the news with his mother.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
I was so surprised that even my feet got confused, and one tripped over the other.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
