Other Word Forms
- stubbedness noun
- unstubbed adjective
Etymology
Origin of stubbed
Example Sentences
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According to Roberts, Betts stubbed his toe after the team returned from this week’s trip on Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2025
Darren Holliday, watch manager at Colchester Fire Station, urged smokers to "double-check your cigarette is fully stubbed out and safely thrown away".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2025
Despite moving the ball effectively all night, the UW offense stubbed its toes at the most critical moments in the red zone.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 12, 2022
But now, it’s as if the room is on fire: The threat of a stubbed toe still exists, but moving slowly and cautiously risks even greater peril.
From New York Times • Sep. 22, 2022
Snake Man laughs the way Mrs. Snake did whenever Aunty Cloud stumbled and stubbed her toes.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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