An example closer to everyday experience is that of a ball placed at the crest of a hill, which might roll into any of several valleys depending on slight differences in its initial position.

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But any chance of a wobble by Manchester City was ended when Onuoha was allowed to stride unchallenged into the area and roll the ball into the bottom corner of the net.

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