Sentence examples for were tripped from inspiring English sources

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were tripped

verb

To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot.

  • Be careful not to trip on the tree roots.

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Most were tripped up by unfamiliar terms like "emancipated minor" and "legal guardianship".

But they were tripped up by tiny details, like the revolving door.

Analysts said the Dow's reverse sparked a turnaround in copper futures, which then soared as technical buy signals were tripped.

The next day, the Cornhuskers were tripped up by Texas A&M and tumbled from the ranks of the unbeaten.

The Ugandans were tripped up by their country's inconsistent infrastructure and the United States' strict requirements for travel visas.

Some were blown away by the magnitude of the Derby; some were tripped up by fate's unpleasant mood.

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We were tripping!

Yep, we were tripping.

He was tripped.

The lock of history had been tripped.

Soon, everyone was tripping.

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