flopped
Example Sentences
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But he’s also targeting her now because his previous attempt to fire her flopped.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
The bookish thriller "Verity" cleaned up in its North American box office debut this weekend while Tom Cruise flopped in "Digger" playing a rich old guy who thinks he can save the world.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
The soda flopped spectacularly when introduced in 1985, but the company soon bounced back—and so did Dyson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
In this year’s mayoral primary, Raman raised less money than Bass and Pratt and flopped during their one debate against each other.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
I flopped back on my bed with my arms over my face.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
