flop
Example Sentences
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The uproar in the U.S. gave a new life to the film in France, where it flopped when it was first released.
They often flopped in similar situations last season, including a 1-0 loss at the City Ground in March.
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It was a flop, but since 2010, Skydance has managed to become an important film producer, churning out hits such as five Mission: Impossible movies, among many others.
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Colleagues say Ayaz stays invested in films that are faring poorly in prerelease polling, hoping to make them at least less of a flop.
It was a flop, but since 2010, Skydance has nevertheless become an important film producer, churning out hits like five Mission: Impossible movies among many others.
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