stumble

Example Sentences

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As the Lindgren siblings stumble into adulthood, they are often reduced to the level of animals who seek contentment in the proximity of other warm bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

After three successive Premier League wins, Tuesday's loss was another stumble for Slot's side in the race for the top four.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

And should the RedHawks stumble in the MAC tournament, a decision to exclude them with a single defeat would be unheard of.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Even in a flight to safety, if spirits start to stumble, the message from staples could quickly turn sobering.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

They stumble and they fall and they do not get up, and when I look down, the pain in my side is not from running.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron