grope

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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

One thing is certain: We do need a place where we can grope toward shared understanding of world events.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2023

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

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2022

“I just ran down the steps as much as I could but people was falling all over me, screaming,” said Sandra Clayton, 61, who was able to grope her way through the smoke.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2022

But you’re so scared you can’t open your eyes, so you get on your hands and knees and grope in the dark, listening for voices to tell you which way to go.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan