Example Sentences

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Apple unveiled an artificial intelligence overhaul for the iPhone on Monday, turning to Google for help two years after the company stumbled on a first attempt.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

After Rozicki stumbled back to the corner, his team threw in the towel and Billam-Smith climbed on the ropes to celebrate.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Many publicly traded companies, from Virgin Orbital to Astra, have stumbled trying to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“Detectives stumbled upon a very, very large cache of fireworks within the residence,” said Marc Reina, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Deputy Chief of Operations-South Bureau.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

I stumbled through the half-landscaped lot to the back.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu