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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

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

It cultivates urgency, but only in a directionless flail.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2024

My arms flail out at him, wanting to make him take it back.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse




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