Example Sentences

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Ward bobbled the ball as he picked it up for the relay home and a close play at the plate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The Angels’ Adam Frazier bobbled a throw from shortstop Zach Neto, allowing the Athletics to score and steal a 3-2 win in 10 innings on Thursday at Angel Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler should have collected Mariona Caldentey's free-kick as it bobbled towards her, but the presence of Blackstenius put her off and she fumbled the ball backwards.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

We struggled so hard to handle Cuba, and bobbled it so often.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

My beam performance in the event final wasn’t quite as golden: I’d bobbled on my front tuck and would have fallen all the way off the beam if I hadn’t grabbed it with both hands.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles