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fumbling

  • present participle of fumble.

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Fumbling the football can become a mental problem and also the opposition becoming aware of the issue often increases attempts to strip.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Fumbling in his pocket, he counted some tattered bills and smiled.

From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2023

Fumbling over the local terrain solo at least allows you to pretend you belong.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2018

Fumbling has also become an issue for Lynch over the past two seasons, and Seattle’s offensive line simply isn’t that good.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2014

Fumbling with the screen, I finally press the green button, and his face appears.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott