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flounder

[floun-der] / ˈflaʊn dər /


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“The Little Sister” grows even more intriguing once the love affair runs aground, forcing Fatima to flounder in her heartache.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

“If you want to have the stuffed flounder, buy it yourself.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The outlook for younger workers could flounder if the effects of the recent oil shock lead to a pullback in discretionary spending.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

And recent history shows this is the month where City excel and Arsenal flounder.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

If sole were the sole type of fish whose name had multiple meanings, that would be one thing to carp about, but three is enough to make anyone flounder.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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