flail

Example Sentences

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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

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

“He could not hold the flail rightly and Ching would show him...”

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck