flail

Example Sentences

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By the time I looked up again, Marlene was charging off through the snow, chasing the dog away, trumpeting as she went, her trunk flailing, her ears in full sail.

From Literature

With the USA bats continuing to flail against Rodriguez, the Venezuelans doubled their lead in the top of the fifth inning.

From Barron's

Stagflation set in, and the Nixon, Ford and Carter administrations all flailed helplessly at the beast.

From Barron's

Such small fry could easily flail or fail.

From The Wall Street Journal

I pick Teddy up, which is easier said than done since he’s kicking and flailing, and when I finally set him down over near the swings, he starts to run.

From Literature