fumble

Example Sentences

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Browner finished his career with 37 interceptions, 17 forced fumbles and 17 fumble recoveries.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

There was tetchiness and a few cross words as India dropped three catches - Abhishek Sharma guilty of one particularly poor fumble - and a missed run-out chance.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

But Maye was sacked six times and gave up two interceptions and a fumble as New England slumped to a one-sided 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Quarterback Fernando Mendoza has thrown just six interceptions this year and the Hoosiers lost one fumble all season.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

I fumble for my own bottle and take a sip.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle