stumping

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“Thank you, Emily”: Wintour stumping for “The Devil Wears Prada 2” as she and Anne Hathaway continue with the makeup and hairstyling prize.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Australia wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who made a century in the first innings, had another good day with his quick hands stumping Crawley off Lyon.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

Carey was magnificent, often standing up to Neser, almost stumping Brook when he attempted a scoop.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

It could all have been so different had Australia taken their chances but a missed stumping gave Harmanpreet a life on 10, while the simplest of catches was put down to reprieve Rodrigues on 82.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

Mrs. Corry, dancing lightly in her elastic-sided boots and holding her skirts daintily with her hands, disappeared in the other direction with her huge daughters stumping noisily behind her.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers