Example Sentences

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"He was tripping over his feet. He couldn't walk properly. He couldn't ride his bike. His balance was terrible," she says.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2022

In addition to the four fighting majors, there were nine other penalties on the night, of which four were roughing, two were cross-checking, two were holding and one was tripping.

From Washington Post • Oct. 8, 2021

The Christmas tree got the heave-ho, as did the palm fronds because he was tripping over them, but little else.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2020

And then Goff was tripping, falling behind center John Sullivan after taking the snap.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2018

She was slow dancing with Grover, who was tripping all over himself, kicking Thalia in the shins, and looking like he wanted to die.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan