flounder

Example Sentences

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Shares have surged 42% this year amid excitement about a pipeline of cancer drugs that could drive earnings growth at a time when the company’s core respiratory vaccine business is floundering.

From Barron's

Llewelyn floundered as water licked at his face and closed over his eyes and nose.

From Literature

A franchise once so dominant they were dubbed the "Evil Empire," New England have floundered since Brady left in 2020, but they have been reborn this season under coach of the year Mike Vrabel.

From Barron's

The appointment was seen as a daring gamble by Brown, whose government was floundering in the face of the biggest economic crisis in a generation.

From BBC

While England have often floundered on tours of Asia, Root has frequently flowered.

From BBC