grope

Example Sentences

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Scott, delivers a powerhouse performance, despite having to occasionally grope for a line that isn’t immediately in reach.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2024

Mukesh became the first seamer other than Bumrah or Anderson to take a wicket in the series and the stage was set for Ashwin, only for Bumrah to whistle through Hartley's defensive grope.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024

“The Bravest — grope a little — And sometimes hit a Tree Directly in the Forehead,” the poet wrote.

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2022

“Here, everything is done in-house by FIFA. So it’s been a really long and arduous process. The terms have been incredibly difficult for cities to grope with.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2022

I fumble the key into the keyhole, grope for the light switch.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood