fumbling

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Note also that as soon as Mehserle starts fumbling for his pistol (the fumbling is an indication that he thought he was grabbing his Taser), Grant manages to buck the other officer

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  • A momentary fumbling, and then a bedside lamp threw a pool of light upon a table and a crimson counterpane. —  Final Curtain - Ngaio Marsh - Roderick Alleyn 14
  • She picked up the pen, fumbling, and signed her name. —  MacInnes, Helen - The Venetian Affair
  • A moment's fumbling, and two pieces of thin plastic-coated wire were resting in the palm of Liam's hand. —  Stabenow, Dana - [Liam Campbell 01] - Fire and Ice
  • After some fumbling, the key was engaged and noisily turned. —  Spinsters in Jeopardy - Ngaio Marsh - Alleyn 17
  • Those around him figured his fatigue and uncharacteristic fumbling were only to be expected. —  RutlandHerald.com
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