stumble
verb (used without object)
to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.
has stumbled
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present perfectof stumble (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The new franchise across the pond, “Saturday Night Live UK,” initially looked as though it might be an answer for fatigued viewers looking for a refresh, but even that show has stumbled.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Since leaving Oregon, Kelly has stumbled at every stop except the single season at Ohio State, where he could still be calling plays had he not left for the lure of the NFL.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
OTTAWA—Economic activity in Canada has stumbled so far in the final quarter of 2025, with early signs pointing to an only modest pickup last month after a sharp contraction in October.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
Once neck and neck in the obesity-drug market, Novo Nordisk has stumbled while Lilly has soared.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2025
The bulk of the people then has stumbled.
From St. Paul's Epistle to the Romans, Vol. II A Practical Exposition by Charles Gore
