flop

Example Sentences

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"It wasn't a flop at all," Cathy said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The traditional model of entertainment has been for creators to produce a movie, show or song, and then present it to audiences, where it becomes either a hit or a flop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

“I’d rather be a flop and believe in it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Before the listing, Barron’s predicted that StubHub’s IPO would flop, citing fierce competition from Ticketmaster as well as regulators’ anti-scalping initiatives.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

I read his message several more times before I’m sure that he’s alive and well, and then I flop my head back against my pillow and sigh, weak with relief.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu