fumble in a sentence
v. i.
Definition
FUMBLE: to handle something clumsily or awkwardly, resulting in a loss of control or a mistake.
Sample Sentences
- He tried to catch the ball but ended up fumbling it on the ground.
- During the presentation, she fumbled her notes and lost her place.
- The quarterback fumbled the snap, giving the defense a chance to recover.
- In her nervousness, she fumbled with the keys, dropping them several times.
- Despite his confidence, he fumbled his words when speaking in front of the crowd.
- He tried to catch the ball but ended up fumbling it right into the opponent's hands.
- During the presentation, she fumbled with her notes and lost her train of thought.
- The child fumbled with the puzzle pieces, struggling to fit them together.
- In a moment of panic, he fumbled for his keys and dropped them on the floor.
- She often fumbles her words when she gets nervous in front of an audience.
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