stumbled
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But Alpine have stumbled since, until finally showing signs of a revival this season, following Renault's decision to abandon its F1 engine project and switch to Mercedes customer engines.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The irony, as the region stumbled into the ’80s, is that between its wealth and carefully cultivated isolation, Marin came to exemplify the ethos of conformist America: every man for himself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
That all makes a whole lot of sense when you remember that Netflix stumbled into the moviemaking business by nature of trying to revolutionize the movie-renting business.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
Earlier this year, famed energy trader John Arnold stumbled on a supersimple portfolio — 50% technology, 50% energy —and, honestly, it’s hard to argue with, with a 37% year-to-date advance, according to MarketWatch’s latest calculations.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
There hadn’t been anyone on the bridge when they passed underneath, but by the time they stumbled into sight, a sheriff’s car was on the road and people had gathered to watch the flood.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
