fumble
Example Sentences
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They ended another drive by losing a fumble.
There is mounting evidence that in both the Eaton and Palisades infernos, fumbles by fire department personnel contributed to disastrous consequences.
From Los Angeles Times
BMA resident doctor leader Dr Jack Fletcher said the "resounding response" should leave the health secretary in no doubt about how badly he has just fumbled his opportunity to end industrial action.
From BBC
Herbert, however, gave a negative self-assessment — he threw an interception and lost the ball once on two fumbles.
From Los Angeles Times
A streak like that required a string of improbable events, from a last-second blocked kick to a series of lucky fumbles.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
