flopped
Example Sentences
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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
Sure, “Dune” infamously flopped hard upon arrival, and all planned sequels were immediately canceled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Offerings like last year’s McCrispy chicken strips had flopped, Saleh added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Slow down your shopping habits: Shein debuted on the Hong Kong stock market earlier this month—and it flopped.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
I flopped back against the seat and rolled my eyes.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
