fumble

Example Sentences

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It all started with a Thomas Ramos fumble.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

The most shocking fumble of all came on Friday night when figure skater Ilia Malinin, the self-proclaimed “quad god,” melted down in the brutal heat of the Olympic spotlight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

But Maye was sacked six times and gave up two interceptions and a fumble as New England slumped to a one-sided 29-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Hall made the game-turning play late in the third quarter when he sacked Maye and stripped the ball for a fumble that was recovered by Murphy at the Patriots’ 37-yard line.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

I fumble around in my blankets until I find my phone, then do a quick scan of my messages.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu