as in to fumble
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
she groped in her purse for her car keys groping for the right answer
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Indianapolis Star Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, who unsuccessfully ran for governor this year, will stand trial next week in a civil lawsuit accusing him of groping four women at a party following the end of the 2018 legislative session.
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Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
He has also been accused of groping a former live-in nanny more than 20 years ago.
—Emily Martin, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
The reality star husband allegedly grabbed and groped Orville Palmer, a cameraman for the show, on Sept. 1, 2018 while filming an episode.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit claims women had been urinated on and groped, Aylward said.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
He has also been accused of groping a former live-in nanny more than 20 years ago.
—Emily Martin, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
The reality star husband allegedly grabbed and groped Orville Palmer, a cameraman for the show, on Sept. 1, 2018 while filming an episode.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit claims women had been urinated on and groped, Aylward said.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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By contrast, their opponents have fumbled 21 times, with the Chiefs pouncing on eight of those.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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Junior running back Ashton Jeanty fumbled the ball twice — one of those was recovered by the Broncos — en route to falling just short of breaking Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
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Luscious, thriving strands that look and feel healthier with every wash.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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Mark Zuckerberg is looking forward to making more memories in 2025 with his wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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These measures come with steep penalties for violations, with fines reaching up to $20,000 AUD.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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How to contact his office: Bray has a contact form to reach his office at indianasenaterepublicans.com/contact-me-s37.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Grope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grope. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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