stubbing
- present participle of stub.
Example Sentences
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Maresca sent on Cole Palmer for the England forward's first appearance in two months after an injury-plagued spell that included fracturing his toe after stubbing it on a door.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
So one of my recent favorites was, explain how stubbing my toe in the fourth grade taught me about adversity and why I want to be a neurosurgeon.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
During an era where patience can be in short supply at the FBS-level, Pitt has stuck with Narduzzi while he’s fielded teams that have flirted with a major breakthrough while also stubbing their toes repeatedly.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 22, 2021
He added, accidentally stubbing his toe on a truth, that running for president without the electoral college would involve “a totally different campaign.”
From Washington Post ● May 2, 2018
That’s why the pointless, toe- stubbing battle continued to rage.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
