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In the meantime, she thinks the transition is being fumbled, leading to "a drain of all those skills and experience, which is a negative thing for the economy overall".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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

She said she scanned the table for recording devices, but concluded they were clueless investors as they fumbled through basic questions about Slovenian politics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

England prop Ellis Genge fumbled Russell's through kick and scrum-half White pounced on the loose ball.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

Leo tossed the pouch to Frank, who almost fumbled it.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan