fumbling

Example Sentences

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Fumbling the football can become a mental problem and also the opposition becoming aware of the issue often increases attempts to strip.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Fumbling in his pocket, he counted some tattered bills and smiled.

From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2023

Party of Five was, to pick an era-appropriate reference, the Fumbling Towards Ecstasy of TV shows.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2020

START: Chris Carson, RB, Seahawks: Fumbling issues aside, Carson and his 18.3 touches per game will have a great opportunity to establish himself as Seattle’s lead back.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2019

Fumbling blindly, Herbie located the knob and gave it a vicious twist to the off position.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols