- present participle of trip.
tripping
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Not a bad record for a party that in the popular imagination can’t stop tripping over its own feet.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026
Then, Herbie Farnworth conceded a sloppy penalty on the verge of half-time when accidentally tripping Watene-Zelezniak off the ball.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
It’s more often due to a sudden misstep, like tripping over a crack in the sidewalk or stepping off an unforeseen curb.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
In other words, gold tripping that technical level could prompt prices to fall even further as some traders use the indicator as a signal to sell.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Anya stumbled backwards, tripping over the uneven dirt and landing hard on her behind.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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