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But the Lions do not have Myles Garrett, and you can guess with confidence that Jared Goff will fumble or throw an interception giving the Vikings an extra possession.

From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2021

As the Tax Policy Center's Howard Gleckman wrote, if Congress doesn't make a move, "it will fumble one of those rare opportunities when the economic and policy stars align almost perfectly."

From US News • Nov. 12, 2014

Whole generations of statesmen will fumble over reforms for a lifetime which are put into full-blooded execution within a week of a declaration of war.

From Gallipoli Diary, Volume I by Hamilton, Ian, Sir

You will find that most every one who has to handle a prop will fumble it, will be terribly awkward with it.

From The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession by Wayburn, Ned