tripping

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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

The film balances raw, emotional interviews of families still grappling with the fire’s aftermath with silly moments from the dugout, kids tripping over ball buckets or cheering on their teammates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

There are trails along the rivers that run through the city, although walkers must pay attention on the sidewalks in some areas as they aren’t well maintained and there are many tripping hazards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

A woman who ended up in hospital after tripping on a "dangerous" pothole says she is concerned for the safety of other road users.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

And he opened the cellar door and started down, nearly tripping when Captain Cook unexpectedly tobogganed down after him.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater