tripped
Example Sentences
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Investors are getting tripped up on level and duration.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
The port main engine also "tripped" out - an automatic shutdown when the safety systems detect an irregularity such as unusual gas pressure.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
His campaign was also briefly tripped up by court rulings banning his use of national symbols like Colombia's football jersey -- decisions that were later overturned.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
He nearly tripped down the stairs as he rushed to share the news with his mother.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
When John Kennedy returned to the island that evening, he tripped up to Gasa and Kumana—and fell into their arms.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
