flat-footed
Example Sentences
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It stands to reason the Fed can’t afford to be caught flat-footed on inflation again.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Wood dictated the tempo across 12 rounds against a frustrated, flat-footed Warrington.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
They were flat and flat-footed from the beginning, surrendering a 75-yard touchdown pass on Houston’s first possession and a 43-yard touchdown pass on the second.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025
Gomez raced clear of the flat-footed Newcastle defence and fired against the near post.
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
But somehow, after throwing a fit in the starting gate and being left flat-footed at the bell, the colt won his race that day.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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