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stumble

[stuhm-buhl] / ˈstʌm bəl /




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

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The Masters looks set to deliver an enthralling conclusion after a third-round stumble by defending champion Rory McIlroy opened the door to a star-studded chasing pack at Augusta National.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

And a stumble early in the tournament would make the kind of deep run Pochettino promised that much more difficult.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 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

The three of us giggle as we stumble, then straighten up again.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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