flailing

Example Sentences

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The United States, on the other hand, is flailing mightily.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Four years later, Trimble was left flailing at a rampaging Jonathan Davies who sprinted away to cross for two tries in the 2012 victory that set Wales on to a Grand Slam.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Netflix is offering $27.75 a share but will take only the streaming and studio businesses, leaving Warner shareholders with the flailing cable TV business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

Bayern fell behind at the Emirates in the 22nd minute when Jurrien Timber flicked Bukayo Saka's corner past a flailing Manuel Neuer.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Alex contorted his body and managed to stay down, flailing madly with his legs to propel himself sideways.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz