flaccid

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In rare cases, that virus can cause polio-like paralysis in children called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

Or her flaccid, C.Y.A. apology — published in The Hollywood Reporter, no less — that she managed to make all about her.

From Salon • Jul. 10, 2025

Dr Simon Thomas, chief executive of UK based graphene semiconductor start-up Paragraf, told the BBC the announcement was "quite frankly flaccid".

From BBC • May 18, 2023

It adds to worries about flaccid domestic demand, which had already been exacerbated by a shock decline in imports in data earlier in the week, dashing hopes that China's COVID-19 reopening could invigorate global growth.

From Reuters • May 11, 2023

Nana’s flaccid, wrinkled cheeks pulled back into an impish grin.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson