Example Sentences
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He was surprisingly adept in his rookie year as a head coach at any level, but he scuffled in the postseason.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
The influence of Harbaugh was epitomized late in the game when the two teams briefly scuffled behind the end zone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2024
The Nuggets trailed for about three-fourths of the minutes in this series, they scuffled through extended shooting slumps and they’re a banged-up bunch that can definitely use the rest.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
Mr. Keith was already in his 30s, having scuffled for years to make it in the music business, when he signed his first record deal in 1993.
From New York Times ● Feb. 6, 2024
He could hear the vixen’s yips as she scuffled with her attacker, but they sounded more irritated than afraid.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
