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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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Andrew Greif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
In the bottom of the sixth, right fielder Will Brennan bobbled a double down the line, allowing Anthony Volpe – who was being held at third – to score the Yankees’ fourth/insurance run.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
After handing out the bobble to the first 15,000 fans who showed up at Truist Park — depicting the Grammy-winning MC wearing jeans, a throwback Hank Aaron No. 44 jersey and rocking a mic in his hand — the real show came when Luda hit the mound.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2024
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Verb
The ball was bobbled before Addison hauled it in, one-handed, while still diving.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
In the bottom of the sixth, right fielder Will Brennan bobbled a double down the line, allowing Anthony Volpe – who was being held at third – to score the Yankees’ fourth/insurance run.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Noun
After just 10 washes, the detergent restores colors, removes bobbles, and smooths fibers, extending the lifespan of your clothes and reducing the need for new purchases—an essential aspect of sustainable fashion.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
After handing out the bobble to the first 15,000 fans who showed up at Truist Park — depicting the Grammy-winning MC wearing jeans, a throwback Hank Aaron No. 44 jersey and rocking a mic in his hand — the real show came when Luda hit the mound.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Bobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bobble. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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