as in fumbling
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way
muffed the repair job and had to do it again
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With the title in their grasp, the Ducks have greased up their fingers, fumbling into a four-game winless slump.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026 -
Last season’s Detroit Tigers endured the worst divisional collapse in history, fumbling an AL Central lead that reached 15 1/2 games in July.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Occasional raking keeps gravel looking neat, and leaf-blowing a few times a season clears fallen leaves.—
Elizabeth Jardina,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Muffing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muffing. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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