fumble
Example Sentences
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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.
As he fumbles with his out-of-tune Flying V, looking ready to shred in a thrash band, the crowd cheers for his success despite his self-doubt.
From Los Angeles Times
But he fumbles with the fixation on Los Angeles wellness culture.
From Los Angeles Times
He pulled off his heavy bag and fumbled in it for his drink bottle.
From Literature
He sank as his cold fingers fumbled with the wet laces.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
