as in to blow
to make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way I boggled my first effort to make homemade pasta
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Recent Examples of boggle Jerry's approach is so mind boggling. —
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025 Raising windshield wipers is a practice that likely boggles those unaccustomed to winter weather. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 The psychological connections there boggle the mind, but young Crowe obviously found a way into extreme music appreciation that acted as a healer. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025 The terrific film reel producer Jennifer Fox and her team put together was mind boggling to be sure and really showed the remarkable breadth of Cruise’s talent. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boggle
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025 Raising windshield wipers is a practice that likely boggles those unaccustomed to winter weather. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 The psychological connections there boggle the mind, but young Crowe obviously found a way into extreme music appreciation that acted as a healer. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Dec. 2025 The terrific film reel producer Jennifer Fox and her team put together was mind boggling to be sure and really showed the remarkable breadth of Cruise’s talent. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for boggle
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The Mets, who are a close second to LA with a $370 million payroll and over $500 million due in payments this year thanks to the luxury tax, have now lost 11 straight games after blowing a ninth inning lead to the Cubs on Sunday.— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Matt Strahm struck out the side in the eighth inning, but Erceg allowed three walks and blew a save opportunity.— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
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But there’s a risk the Commission will fumble.— Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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There was an emotional honesty that embraced the idea that growth isn’t always linear (see Andie from The Devil Wears Prada, fumbling a relationship with a good guy because her career came first).— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
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However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families.— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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Apparently, staff learned to wash their hands, but the roaches returned to ruin another inspector’s visit.— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Hopefully, Biedermann will not be spoiled by his plaudits.— Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
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The Wilderness guides at Magashi Peninsula are well trained, the accommodation and food spoiling, and the wildlife sightings glorious.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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