fumble

Example Sentences

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There was tetchiness and a few cross words as India dropped three catches - Abhishek Sharma guilty of one particularly poor fumble - and a missed run-out chance.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 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

The Chargers’ final five possessions ended with three punts, a fumble and a turnover on downs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

In that game Stafford had two passes intercepted, one that was returned for a touchdown, lost a fumble and was responsible for a critical delay-of-game penalty.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

Boaz had at last reached the front door of his apartment building, and he began to fumble for his keys, praying that Anthony would not try to follow him up the stairs.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny