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stumble

[stuhm-buhl] / ˈstʌm bəl /




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The main “Toy Story” franchise has yet to take a major stumble because the franchise has great bones.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

But she’s also well aware of the pitfalls ahead, having seen Alyssa and Gisele occasionally stumble into them.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Some signs of stress have emerged, but not enough to suggest a major stumble.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Chip makers bounced back after Tuesday’s stumble, pushing the Nasdaq composite and S&P 500 to new records.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Ama and I stumble into a back stairwell.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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