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  • present participle of trip.
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tripping

[trip-ing] / ˈtrɪp ɪŋ /




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Ask questions about what exactly is tripping her up and come up with systems that can streamline her workflow.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026

In 2024, he was injured after tripping outside a Senate lunch event, and earlier this year he was admitted to hospital for the flu.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

And sometimes, yes, she’s doing the accidental tripping.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 12, 2026

As always, there were some style missteps, and tripping on trains and jostling dress-jams when too many oversized gowns arrived at the same time at the bottom of the famous red carpet steps.

From Barron's ● May 22, 2026

Matthias dodged, wriggled and ran free, tripping a rat who was about to seize Mr. Vole.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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