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stumbles

  • plural of stumble.
  • present tense form of stumble (3rd person singular).

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Stumbles are inevitable, but only a few times before measures must be taken.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

Stumbles aside, it is this that ensures it sticks the landing.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

Stumbles and setbacks were frequent, but quickly overcome.

From Washington Times • Jul. 23, 2019

Finding Lessons in Stumbles, American Aims for the Top Again Ryan Harrison, once hailed as the next American tennis idol, has stumbled over the past year.

From New York Times • Aug. 24, 2013

But yet a little space, And Sahadev fell down, which Bhíma seeing, Cried once again: 'O King, great Madri's son Stumbles and sinks.

From Indian Poetry Containing "The Indian Song of Songs," from the Sanskrit of the Gîta Govinda of Jayadeva, Two books from "The Iliad Of India" (Mahábhárata), "Proverbial Wisdom" from the Shlokas of the Hitopadesa, and other Oriental Poems. by Arnold, Edwin, Sir