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Recent Examples of blooper
In a 24-17 loss to the New York Jets on Sept. 15, Levis made the blooper reel with a ridiculous, improvised lateral deep in New York territory that resulted in a turnover.
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Andrew Greif, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Top posts included an interview with Serena Page hosted by Georgas (197,000), personality bloopers with Georgas and Ken Eurich (142,000), and Satenstein interviewing Alex Consani (138,000).
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
The biggest play Mayo was involved in was a blooper that landed between him and left fielder Colton Cowser in the fifth, giving Cleveland a 4-1 lead.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2024
The Tigers were threatening with two men on and two outs, but the four-time Gold Glove-winning third baseman turned a potential run-scoring blooper into a highlight-reel catch to end the inning, leaping and twisting his body to snag Bligh Madris’ soft line drive out of midair.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
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Andrew Greif, NBC News, 1 Oct. 2024
Top posts included an interview with Serena Page hosted by Georgas (197,000), personality bloopers with Georgas and Ken Eurich (142,000), and Satenstein interviewing Alex Consani (138,000).
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Sep. 2024
The biggest play Mayo was involved in was a blooper that landed between him and left fielder Colton Cowser in the fifth, giving Cleveland a 4-1 lead.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 3 Aug. 2024
The Tigers were threatening with two men on and two outs, but the four-time Gold Glove-winning third baseman turned a potential run-scoring blooper into a highlight-reel catch to end the inning, leaping and twisting his body to snag Bligh Madris’ soft line drive out of midair.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blooper
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After a season of pratfalls, break-ins, and quite a lot of grieving, the finale reveals all.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Leigh goes for the gags in this one, from Broadbent’s workplace pratfall to friend of the family Aubrey’s (Timothy Spall) disgusting new restaurant.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Some economists say Fed officials could be making a blunder that risks reigniting inflation and undercutting their pledge to rely on the latest data when making rate decisions.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Analysts said Ding made a crucial blunder in the deciding Game 14 that ultimately handed Gukesh the teen the title.Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Body Count’s cover appears on their eighth studio album, Merciless, which features collaborations with death metal howler Corpsegrinder, Light the Torch singer Howard Jones and Soulfly vocalist/guitarist Max Cavalera.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2024
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Galaxy shining bright ’Keeper howler of the season?Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s camp had its own flubs in the final stretch.Philip Elliott, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, in the days since the book's release, some fans noticed some big flubs within the book.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Their defense kept their gaffes from ruining their night.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while Monday’s gaffe happened in a lower-stakes regular season-game, the loss still further worsened the Cowboys’ playoff odds.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The late bloomer Stolarz, 30, has a .927 save percentage and 5.7 goals saved above expected, via MoneyPuck.Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Bring the beauty and aroma of chocolate cosmos to your own garden by learning how to grow and care for these unique bloomers. Plant Attributes Common Name Chocolate Cosmos Botanical Name Cosmos atrosanguineus Family Asteraceae Plant Type Perennial, Herbaceous Mature Size 24-36 in.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
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Reminding them that their jobs are hard and that making mistakes is to be expected also helps them to take risks and innovate without fear.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Up to now, that has looked like a mistake, particularly given Eze, who was with Olise in his box, has struggled for form and, at times, fitness this season.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Nets actually capitalized on numerous Cleveland miscues early and found themselves up 12-5 against the best team in the Eastern Conference with 8:14 left in the first quarter.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Seattle had a ton of special teams miscues in the first half that helped the Jets take advantage early.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Blooper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blooper. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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