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flimsy

[flim-zee] / ˈflɪm zi /




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Flimsy ground story walls for carports, garages or stores can crumble in an earthquake, and are called “soft-story” buildings, explains U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2024

Flimsy evidence that they chose to interpret as compelling.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2024

Flimsy, hand-made metal boats — cheaper but less stable than wooden vessels — began appearing on the seas last year and quickly became a flourishing business.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Flimsy, rickety little knives genuinely won't do the trick here.

From Salon • Nov. 19, 2022

Flimsy took the last cent I had while I lay in the road.

From The Outdoor Chums After Big Game Or, Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness by Allen, Quincy




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