Example Sentences
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Part of what's causing the "panic for people", she says, is how the government has fumbled its response to the outbreak.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
After South Korea’s goalkeeper fumbled a ball, Luis Romo scored the goal that gave the Mexicans six points and pushed them to the top of the standings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
The commentariat also is advancing the narrative that Apple under Cook’s leadership has fumbled badly in its embrace of artificial intelligence.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
Ditto for a man named John Thompson, whose invention helped keep fumbled fasteners from falling on the floor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 12, 2026
Now, as the fog closed in again and she fumbled for the arrows, she pictured the bear climbing the hill towards her.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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