flail
Example Sentences
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Such small fry could easily flail or fail.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
He opened the unlocked door of a police vehicle, climbed into the back and began to flail in distress.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Gobert was initially assessed a common foul, but officials ruled it a flagrant after a review, saying he made an "unnecessary flail" with his arm.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
"When other fish get caught in those nets they sort of flail and it sends out a vibration underwater, sort of like ringing the dinner bell," says Prof Pepin-Neff.
From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025
I should be thrilled, but I imagine I’ll either sink like a stone or flail like a clown.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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