Want to use Fumble correctly in a sentence? These 20 example sentences show the word in context, together with its meaning and synonyms like search or seek.
Fumble in a sentence
Related words
Fumble meaning
- To handle nervously or awkwardly.
- To grope awkwardly in trying to find something
- To blunder uncertainly.
Example sentences (20)
Campbell has totaled 99 sacks, returned three of his 12 fumble recoveries for scores, and picked off three passes.
The Davidson defensive line is led by Julian Rawlins, who has three tackles for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble.
But Rogers had an interception in the red zone and a fumble in a game where both defenses struggled to get stops.
They forced a fumble and later in the quarter got a fourth down stop to keep it a 20-0 game after the first half.
The former Wyoming walk-on now has 91 tackles, 2.5 stuffs, a forced fumble and four pass breakups for the 13-3 Eagles.
Chubb now has 64 tackles, 9.5 sacks, a league-high six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries on the season.
Hamlin started 13 games for the Bills in 2022, making 91 tackles and forcing a fumble from his safety position.
Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes also threw a touchdown pass and Nick Bolton returned a fumble 36 yards for another score.
Plaza is comedy gold of course, able to deliver exposition or fumble her way through spy scenarios with utter absurdity.
The Bears were upset by the hit on Patrick, which they believe came after the Lions knew there was no fumble.
The Chiefs offense only scored that one touchdown, as their second touchdown was on a 36-yard Nick Bolton fumble recovery.
The Pro Bowler threw two interceptions in that game and fumbled twice, though he did not lose either fumble.
In a speech on March 9, Biden seemed to fumble with his words and forget the name of his Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
After the Gophers lost a fumble on their second play from scrimmage, Michigan State took over at the Minnesota 26-yard line.
The fumble came on a botched pitch, with Jones flipping the ball behind running back Rhamondre Stevenson on a fake QB sneak.
This is especially evident when you remember that a typical out-of-bounds fumble does not result in a team losing possession.
He has two interceptions, 27 passes defended, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, 183 tackles and two tackles for loss.
Keyshawn Hood led the way on both sides of the ball, coming away with two of the turnovers (fumble recovery and an interception).
On defense, Crew Wakley led the way with 11 tackles, while Heckard secured an interception and a fumble recovery for a touchdown.
Early in the fourth quarter, Jadeveon Clowney sacked Herbert and forced a fumble that the Baltimore edge rusher recovered himself.
Common combinations with fumble
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- forced fumble 32×
- fumble and 28×
- fumble recovery 27×
- fumble recoveries 15×
- the fumble 15×
- fumble on 12×
- and fumble 10×
- one fumble 9×
- recovered fumble 9×
- to fumble 9×
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