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Vocabulary Entry
stumble
|verb • verb • noun
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V
verb
To trip or lose balance while walking or running.
Example Sentences
"He stumbled over the uneven pavement."
"She stumbled during the race but managed to get back up."
"The child stumbled and fell while trying to play tag."
V
verb
To make a mistake or have difficulty in speaking or acting.
Example Sentences
"She stumbled over her words during the presentation."
"He stumbled in his explanation of the complex theory."
"The actor stumbled while reciting his lines."
N
noun
An act of stumbling.
Example Sentences
"His stumble caused him to drop the book."
"With a sudden stumble, she nearly fell off the stage."
"The stumble was minor, but it surprised everyone watching."