flip-flop

Example Sentences

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"The rule of law should stand. If the rule of law is able to flip flop back and forth, and precedent is not respected, then we as people won't know how to follow the law."

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2023

I would flip flop sides depending on who I felt I wanted to win based on the storyline of that year or tournament.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2023

“I don’t understand how the brain can flip flop from, ‘I’ve got to get three outs and then I’ve got to go and score a run for myself,’” Freeman said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2021

Statistically, Mississippi State has the better defense, yet another flip flop for Leach and Saban teams.

From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2020

Flip flop, flip flop; he tripped and fell flat on his tail.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques