What's the difference between flub and fumble?

Flub


Definition:

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Subsequent inoculation of the mice with FluB significantly increased mortality rate.
  • (2) That has sometimes meant retaining flubs and awkward moments that another show might fix in editing.
  • (3) We have examined hepatic lipid profiles in a mouse model for Reye's Syndrome (RS) in which young animals are exposed to nontoxic doses of an industrial pesticide emulsifier and subsequently are infected with sublethal doses of mouse-adapted human Influenza B (Lee) virus (FluB).
  • (4) He lost additional points for flubbing the end of the somersault in Israel when he tried to explain the economic differences between Israel and the Palestinian Authority through a cultural prism (that may end up offending Mexican Americans as much as he appeared to offend Palestinians).
  • (5) But Kasich flubbed his intro: he appeared disorganized and sometimes antic.
  • (6) Even Biden's rhetorical flubs – which, admittedly, are mesmerizing dadaist poems with the kinetic frenzy of a Kozachok dance – get a free pass while my Ricky's do not.
  • (7) So how did Bill Shorten flub his opportunity to land hits on Malcolm “seven day economy” Turnbull where he’s truly vulnerable?
  • (8) Neonatal mice given nontoxic dermal applications of an industrial surfactant, Toximul MP8 (Tox), and subsequently infected with sublethal doses of mouse-adapted human Influenza B (Lee) virus (FluB) develop many of the biochemical features of Reye's Syndrome (RS).
  • (9) The New York Daily News called Romney's visit to the UK "flub-filled".
  • (10) He came into office preaching the gospel of the New Deal, but punted on the home foreclosure crisis even when he had the banks over a barrel, opted for an economic stimulus that was far too weak and flubbed healthcare reform.
  • (11) The combined Tox + FluB treatment had several significant effects on liver lipids, including a transient increase in phospholipid (PL) content, a reduction in neutral glycerides and persistently high cholesterol levels.

Fumble


Definition:

  • (v. i.) To feel or grope about; to make awkward attempts to do or find something.
  • (v. i.) To grope about in perplexity; to seek awkwardly; as, to fumble for an excuse.
  • (v. i.) To handle much; to play childishly; to turn over and over.
  • (v. t.) To handle or manage awkwardly; to crowd or tumble together.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Jesús Navas played a one-two with Touré down the right and from his awkward cross the England squad goalkeeper fumbled the ball inside his six-yard area from where Fernando scored with an overhead kick as dextrous as it was surprising.
  • (2) And it's very nearly a huge play to open the game, as return man Kyle Williams fumbles the ball as he gets hit ... but manages to recover it himself.
  • (3) Suddenly the game seemed to be slipping away from the Ravens, matters going from bad to worse as Ray Rice fumbled at the Baltimore 24.
  • (4) As City fumble their hold on the Premier League trophy, United's grip tightens.
  • (5) January 7, 2014 SEC Football (@SECfootball) That fumble was a very Heisman-like fumble.
  • (6) Lofts it into the box and Barthez fumbles, gathers, then releases Henry.
  • (7) Instagram in particular came to gain from Flickr’s fumble.
  • (8) When Kerry arrived in Paris, he rushed to warmly embrace the French president, but when Hollande went to give Kerry a typical French greeting ( une bise ), Kerry fumbled – and for a moment it looked like the two men were about to start french kissing for real.
  • (9) They go back to James a play later and he's in trouble, but spins into space before dropping the ball - FUMBLE!
  • (10) Another hostage, Joel Herat, screamed “He’s chasing us!” as Morton-Hoffman fumbled to open the main door.
  • (11) It began with a turnover, as Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson fumbled away possession on the very first play, and effectively ended with one too, Smith’s interception killing San Francisco’s final comeback attempt with just 22 seconds left to play.
  • (12) 49ers 20-10 Panthers, 8:53, 3rd quarter Kaepernick fumbles on the next drive!
  • (13) They had started with a short field after Terrelle Thomas intercepted Terrelle Pryor, taking the ball back on a helter-skelter return which ended with the defender fumbling the ball at the Oakland five-yard line, only for officials to rule that he had been down by contact.
  • (14) US oil spill inquiry chief slams BP 11 November Ex-BP boss says when oil spill hit, BP was forced to make up disaster response as it went along Tony Hayward: Public saw us as 'fumbling and incompetent' 12 November Greenland wants upfront payment to cover major oil spills in wake of BP's Gulf of Mexico disaster Greenland wants $2bn bond from oil firms keen to drill in its Arctic waters 24 November Ken Feinberg expects to pay out only $2.3bn in emergency claims over Gulf of Mexico oil spill from $20bn fund Half of BP oil spill damages claims 'inadequate', says payout chief 25 November Tar balls discovered in shrimping net seven months after BP's Deepwater Horizon oil spill Section of Gulf of Mexico closed to shrimpers after tar balls found 15 December The US government files a suit against BP and several of its partners in the Gulf of Mexico oil disaster.
  • (15) Having just praised the Saints for their cautious gameplan, it backfires spectacularly – Mark Ingram fumbling on a carry up the middle.
  • (16) It was as much as I could do to stop myself giggling as the bemused caller lost his thread and started fumbling for words.
  • (17) It would be fair to say that, over time, we fumbled into the cluster,” he adds.
  • (18) I guess you could make that link superficially, because I'm dark as well, and we're roughly the same age, and when she's fumbling around I can see why people might go there.
  • (19) Labour may promote more women, but more than one cabinet minister needed his women staff protected from slobbery kisses and aggressive fumblings.
  • (20) All payouts for specific performances in a game, including interceptions or causing fumbles, are against NFL rules.

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