Example Sentences

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Such people are groping for answers and meaning.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

The Titans are groping for an offensive identity, although their defense is going to play tough and coach Mike Vrabel will have them ready.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2023

And England, as in early 2019, are groping in the dark.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2022

In short, investors, a group that hates uncertainty, are groping their way through what is the worst stock market rout and growth scare in years.

From Reuters • Mar. 10, 2020

No one helps us, and if we have not a brother to do so, we are groping in the dark.

From The Queen's Cup by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)