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

It cultivates urgency, but only in a directionless flail.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2024

"Is that your wolf, boy?" a skinny youth called, unlimbering a stone flail.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin