had bobbled
- past perfect of bobble.
Example Sentences
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Parham had bobbled the ball on the way down.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 8, 2020
The Yanks had bobbled away an improbable midsummer division lead to the superior Blue Jays and been relegated to hosting a young Astros team for one game at Yankee Stadium.
From Slate ● Oct. 4, 2016
But a replay showed that Griffin had bobbled the ball during his dive, and the referee ruled that he had not regained possession before falling out of bounds.
From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2014
Smith, who beat Richard Marshall, had bobbled a pass in the second quarter that was intercepted by Marshall, leading to Early Doucet’s 10-yard touchdown catch and the Ravens’ 21-point deficit.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 31, 2011
The ball had bobbled in its smooth flight.
From Planet of the Gods by Williams, Robert Moore
