muff

Example Sentences

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A bonnet, a muff, a coat — these things are so crucial to the tragic climax that when they are introduced earlier in the story, they too begin to feel like turning points.

From New York Times • May 30, 2022

A muff on a would-be punt return by the Chiefs’ Mecole Hardman was quickly turned into a touchdown by the Bills and a 9-0 lead at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium.

From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 2021

Tretiak’s vulnerability is long shots, and his muff of another one helped the Americans tie it with one second left in the period.

From Washington Times • Feb. 20, 2020

Titans’ lone turnover was a muff on a punt return by Adoree’ Jackson.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2019

He was also wearing his car coat, beige and dingy, with a muff of fur at the collar.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides