Examples of bobble in a Sentence
Verb
The catcher bobbled the ball.
the first baseman bobbled the catch, so the runner was safe
Noun
a bobble that cost them the game
The curtains have a series of bobbles along the edge.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Close your eyes, and picture the scene; Manchester City are moving the ball forward, the opposition are slowly retreating into their defensive shape, and a slow, diagonal pass is bobbling along to Jeremy Doku out on the wing.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Its circular design fits the decor perfectly while leaving room to prevent damage to any bobbles and accessories.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Third baseman Grant Pauley bobbled the ball and Vientos was still thrown out, prompting a talk by shortstop Francisco Lindor and first base coach Antoan Richardson.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2025
Close your eyes, and picture the scene; Manchester City are moving the ball forward, the opposition are slowly retreating into their defensive shape, and a slow, diagonal pass is bobbling along to Jeremy Doku out on the wing.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
Washington Commanders fans have not forgotten about Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker's spelling bobble last week.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 26 Jan. 2025
Its circular design fits the decor perfectly while leaving room to prevent damage to any bobbles and accessories.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Bobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobble. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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