fluffed
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James, who had fluffed his first run, was next to go and punched the air with his trademark red gloves but his score of 93.50 was only enough to lift him into the silver position.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
After a delay of 17 minutes, Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz - the tournament's top scorer with five goals - fluffed his lines from the penalty spot with a bizarre and untimely Panenka attempt.
From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026
Short answer: Syrupy oil fluffed into a semi-solid.
From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025
Verreynne fluffed a ramp - UltraEdge showing he had in fact got some bat on it - before he delivered the winning moment in a more orthodox fashion on the drive.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025
She fluffed the pillows, then checked her tiny bathroom and set out a towel.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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