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flat-footed





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Many investors were caught flat-footed when stocks suddenly jerked higher late last month, as a dramatic July momentum unwind ended with a hint of optimism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Even as IBM helps its customers adapt to the AI age, it was caught flat-footed by it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

Wood dictated the tempo across 12 rounds against a frustrated, flat-footed Warrington.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026

Rodriguez said the city is often left flat-footed when encampments pop up on hillsides and property owners don’t help address the issue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026

From twenty yards out, he pivoted and quickly took the shot, catching the Fugees’ goalie flat-footed.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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