flopped

Example Sentences

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The mix of physical comedy, distant cue cards and having to keep from breaking character as cast members flopped down a set of fake stairs seemed almost too much for the guest host.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

John Alvendia’s for-profit education company seemed to have flopped in West Virginia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

"She was so purple, and her head flopped back," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Some stocks have risen, but others have flopped.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

His feet flopped loosely at the end of his legs so he had to lift his knees high and throw them forward.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen