as in fumbles
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
take a minute to fish for some change to drop in the donation box
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Lake Mary’s O’Shea Faison fumbles after picking up the first down yardage.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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According to this information, the battery on the iPhone 17 Pro looks to be an impressive upgrade.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The departure of so many high earners will also have helped reduce the wage bill, but City’s two-part rebuild looks to have been more or less completed, barring one or two additions if injuries strike.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Instead of a wild celebration, Cleveland’s losing streak, which dates back to last December, reaches seven.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Once the band reaches your chest, slowly reverse the direction, keeping your elbows straight.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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This way, the space feels truly your own on delivery day.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The wide-leg silhouette feels chic and trendy without having to sacrifice on comfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Fishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishes. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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