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"send tumbling" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used to describe the motion of something falling or rolling in a chaotic or uncontrolled manner. Example: The strong gust of wind sent the trash cans tumbling down the street, leaving a trail of litter in its wake.
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In its bloody aftermath, Claire and Patrick are sent tumbling in different directions.
He is seen gesturing to police and appearing angry after being sent tumbling to the ground.
Lightweight newspaper and cardboard were sent tumbling upward, as if in a clothes dryer.
In 1968, Raymond Poulidor, a favorite, was sent tumbling by a Tour motorcycle that swerved to avoid a spectator.
Dislodged stones are sent tumbling down a cliff face from the road barely wide enough for a vehicle.
First Clough was sent tumbling to the turf by Duffy, then Davies felt he was upended by Craig Conway.
He survived, but Hill was sent tumbling from the passenger door, where his skull was crushed under the back wheel.
The knight errant takes repeated physical batterings, as may be recalled, and Ms. Kopperud was sent tumbling several times while continuing to play her instrument.
As Wayne hauls himself up from his slough of despond, he seems all-but primed to be sent tumbling right back down again.
However, the penalty changed everything and no matter how many times you watched the replay, it was impossible to conclude that Alli had been sent tumbling by Naughton.
The high point of any family video is the comic mishap - the precious vase sent tumbling to the ground or the slow-motion skiing accident.
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