stumble

Example Sentences

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“Right now, we’re seeing these competitions like robot boxing and robot olympics, and we’re watching them stumble over and crash into things,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

A promised upgrade to its Siri digital assistant was delayed, in what analysts called a rare stumble for the company.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Its balance sheet is roughly twice the size of Switzerland’s economy, raising concerns about economic impact should it stumble like Credit Suisse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Pep Guardiola insists he "couldn't care less" about Arsenal's stumble letting Manchester City back into the Premier League title race.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Then Gene lets go and my sudden freedom causes me to stumble down the hall.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell