Example Sentences
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France was awarded a spot kick after Mbappé was tripped in the area, but a lengthy video review left him stewing for 3 minutes 11 seconds before he could actually shoot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
In 2023, McConnell tripped, sustained a concussion, and was away from the Senate for nearly six weeks.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
At one point, he tripped and fell backward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
“That’s where people can get really tripped up because they’re going to say, ‘Well, I didn’t sell it,’” said Daniele Griffith, director of tax operations at April, a tax platform for wealth-management firms and banks.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Danny nearly tripped over his own feet as he stopped and pointed.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
