tripping
Example Sentences
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As they walked through the groves, Danny kept tripping on stray roots.
From Literature
"First Prize for Largest Sleeper," she read, almost tripping over a snoring Newfoundland dog.
From Literature
The failures included electronics and software faults, circuit breakers tripping repeatedly, damage to wiring, short circuits, loss of electrical current, and overheating of power system components.
From BBC
The humanoids would need to learn how to move around indoor spaces and avoid safety risks like tripping and falling on top of a nearby human or pet.
Prof Galea said staircase exits can be fatal bottlenecks with people tripping and getting trampled.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
