Example Sentences

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Uneven sidewalks or paths with rocks, roots and ruts are tripping hazards.

From Washington Post • Oct. 17, 2022

The sudden twists and turns of roller coasters are tripping up emergency responders, thanks to the iPhone 14’s feature that will contact authorities when it senses the phone’s owner has been in a car crash.

From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2022

Trackballs are not a hot commodity the big gadget makers are tripping over themselves to build.

From The Verge • May 10, 2022

The Mound is a waste of space, of course, but the bigger issue is the pavements are badly maintained and lots of people are tripping up and needing hospital treatment.

From BBC • May 6, 2022

The pretty women, by this time in the short, gay foulards and in the dressy hats in which they will appear later at the Casino ball, are tripping up and down in the gas-lighted grounds.

From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.