fumbling

Example Sentences

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Fumbling the football can become a mental problem and also the opposition becoming aware of the issue often increases attempts to strip.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Fumbling in his pocket, he counted some tattered bills and smiled.

From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2023

This essay is adapted from his book, “Too Much Is Not Enough: A Memoir of Fumbling Toward Adulthood,” out this month.

From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2019

Fumbling over the local terrain solo at least allows you to pretend you belong.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2018

Fumbling with the bag, he pulled out three flat jewelry cards—each gray plastic, covered in gray fuzz on one side, with a small charm wired in place.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline