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flail

[fleyl] / fleɪl /


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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 offer to take a bunk, but they make me keep to the floor mattress since I flail around so much when I’m sleeping.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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