floppy

Example Sentences

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"In January last year, I was using a feeding tube, but there was a lot of mucus, and he just went blue and floppy," said his mum.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

With his gym clothes, cross necklace, floppy hair, and singular fixation on linking all of his efforts and successes to his faith, the 19-year-old Pittman looked like the archetype of the Southern Christian sports bro.

From Slate • Jan. 22, 2026

Ear-shaped orecchiette—Puglia’s best-known regional specialty—is often paired with broccoli rabe or a basic tomato sauce, while floppy strascinati goes with meat-rich, long-simmered sauces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

Every burnt sauce, every floppy omelet, every literal grilled cheese attempt became a small opportunity for learning.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2025

While I stare at my chewed-up nails and sink deeper into this floppy green couch, I hear Amá wailing.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez