flaccid

Example Sentences

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In rare cases, that virus can cause polio-like paralysis in children called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

We are mired in a sense of placid, flaccid normalcy when none exists.

From Salon • Jul. 18, 2024

Dr Simon Thomas, chief executive of UK based graphene semiconductor start-up Paragraf, told the BBC the announcement was "quite frankly flaccid".

From BBC • May 18, 2023

Retail sales on Tuesday will be the next test of flaccid consumer demand, following shocking results from import and inflation numbers.

From Reuters • May 15, 2023

But Antonapoulos was always bland, and no matter what happened the gentle, flaccid smile was still on his face.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers