flail
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With the USA bats continuing to flail against Rodriguez, the Venezuelans doubled their lead in the top of the fifth inning.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Such small fry could easily flail or fail.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Greg, seeing his daughter flail, decides to do whatever he can to help.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
As a beginner, I expected the arms and hands to flail around, knocking the blocks and cups around the room.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
I just flail for her hand, only barely brushing it before we fall into the chasm.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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