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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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Doha Madani, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
On the ensuing possession, Gonzaga’s Khalif Battle bobbled his dribble, and Lake dove on the ball to give OSU an extra possession.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 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
During the crucial playoff game Sunday between the Bills and the Ravens, Baltimore tight end Mark Andrews bobbled and then dropped a two-point conversion that would have tied the game in the fourth quarter.
—Doha Madani, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
On the ensuing possession, Gonzaga’s Khalif Battle bobbled his dribble, and Lake dove on the ball to give OSU an extra possession.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 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 11 Feb. 2025.
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