Example Sentences

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Although the Guardians are scuffling a bit, Bieber doesn’t sense an imminent collapse.

From Washington Post • Sep. 1, 2022

But Tom Brady and the offense are scuffling.

From Washington Times • Dec. 5, 2019

Often a musical will make you wait to break out the tap shoes, but here the characters are scuffling, shuffling, riffing and winging from the first scene.

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2018

Both the Ducks and the Senators were conference finalists last season, but both are scuffling this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2017

The Giants are scuffling on so many levels it is difficult to envision a winning scenario for them.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2014