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stumbles

  • plural
    of stumble.
    stumble
    verb (used without object)
    to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.
  • present tense form
    of stumble (3rd person singular).
    stumble
    verb (used without object)
    to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip.

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In Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love,’ a budding connection stumbles over the class divide.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

Following those stumbles, GoPro shuttered its entertainment division to cut costs, as advertising and sponsorship revenues didn’t pan out.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

When Berenger stumbles into the office, a debate rages about whether news of a stray pachyderm can be credited.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

“Anthropic, and its competitors, will have some stumbles as these companies expand rapidly,” Ritter says.

From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026

Camel stumbles and then comes to a stop.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen