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“You mean to tell me that Jerry Garcia or Bob Weir or Phil Lesh, the other vocalists in the band, were technically perfect vocalists who never flubbed a line?” he asked.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 14, 2025

I was grateful for Richard when I began doing another exercise video on repeat, one led by a frigid ballerina who never flubbed or joked.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2024

But on Gauff’s next opportunity to seal the victory, Jabeur badly flubbed an overhead.

From Seattle Times Jun. 4, 2024

Delivering big speeches has never been Biden’s strong suit, and, as he often does, he flubbed a few of the lines from his prepared text.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 8, 2024

“I flubbed a couple of lines,” said Via, shaking her head.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio




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