stumble
verb (used without object)
to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.
stumbles
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pluralof stumble.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof stumble (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
stumbleverb (used without object)to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.
Example Sentences
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This partly explains the race to buy pre-IPO stock—investors who access shares early can get in at a lower price, allowing for gains even if a stock stumbles post-IPO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
And if management stumbles out of the gate, shares trade at a discount to the S&P 500, which offers investors a floor.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
They also noted that as its U.S. business stumbles, Lululemon has increasingly relied on China for growth.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 5, 2026
The recovery was marked by additional stumbles, reversing course on traffic checkpoints, tax relief for wildfire victims and the need for a single recovery chief.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
The next morning, just as Gerhard and Helmuth finish breakfast, Hugo stumbles in the door.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
