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bobble

[bob-uhl] / ˈbɒb əl /


VERB
bumble
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In Wednesday’s slalom, Shiffrin laid down a vintage first run in 47.13 seconds that gave her a lead of 0.82 seconds, despite a bobble halfway down the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

At third base, Hernández tagged up once, then again after seeing Frelick’s bobble, before finally breaking for home plate as the Brewers relayed the ball in.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

Ryan Christie's corner, a bobble about and a smack into the Greek net.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

And I’m not going to make any excuses for college presidents who bobble this issue.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023

He pointed to a green humped structure with a bobble head attached to one side by a stubby neck made of coiled spring.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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