tripped
Example Sentences
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His campaign was also briefly tripped up by court rulings banning his use of national symbols like Colombia's football jersey -- decisions that were later overturned.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
You start with an ugly hunk of something, a phrase or an idea you’ve tripped over.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
France was awarded a spot kick after Mbappé was tripped in the area, but a lengthy video review left him stewing for 3 minutes 11 seconds before he could actually shoot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
“That’s where people can get really tripped up because they’re going to say, ‘Well, I didn’t sell it,’” said Daniele Griffith, director of tax operations at April, a tax platform for wealth-management firms and banks.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
I tripped on the stairs and slammed my hand on the railing.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
