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flimsy

[flim-zee] / ˈflɪm zi /




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In the end, all that’s left is another thinly written woman in horror, camouflaged by tongue-in-cheek jokes and flimsy progressive ideas.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

And certainly not a flimsy, clunky Luka Doncic-and-Antetokounmpo Lakers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It’s a flimsy device that has to be maintained almost for the duration of the story.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

When we approached our PBM about distributing the discounted version, the team refused, citing every flimsy excuse it could muster.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

I slide the flimsy card up my sleeve and turn back around.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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