fluffed
Example Sentences
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James, who had fluffed his first run, was next to go and punched the air with his trademark red gloves but his score of 93.50 was only enough to lift him into the silver position.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
Carolina have also fluffed their lines though when given the chance, so one team will stumble over the line - and not much will be expected of either in the play-offs.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
Toronto loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth but failed to conjure a run, and the Dodgers did the same in the 10th as expectation mounted, but both sides fluffed their lines.
From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025
Short answer: Syrupy oil fluffed into a semi-solid.
From Salon • Jul. 5, 2025
Now, in the warmth, he fluffed his wings and chirped.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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