Example Sentences

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No one is scuffling more than their best hitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2022

Bellinger is scuffling with a .169 average, but he's still spectacular on defense.

From Fox News • Aug. 29, 2021

With an offense that is scuffling in July, averaging 3.2 runs per game, the Mariners manufactured a run in the first inning.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2018

Now, with the Mets seemingly well on their way to a sixth straight losing season, he is scuffling, as if he is scrambling to plug the team’s holes before another season washes away.

From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2014

The room is not large; there is scuffling and grunting as places are found on furniture, windowsills and floor.

From Time Magazine Archive