flop
Example Sentences
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Four decades after it flopped in theaters, “Labyrinth” and Bowie’s work in it are now beloved cultural touchstones.
From Salon
So far its attempts to break into the US and European markets have been a flop, with its models dismissed as inferior to their competitors.
From BBC
Spiking production costs, a fear of flops and the risk of audience backlash have only added to this caution.
Their $17-million left fielder flopped last year, so they threw $240 million at another corner outfielder to supplement the three most valuable players already in their lineup.
From Los Angeles Times
Owen pulled George the rest of the way onto the roof, and they flopped on their backs, breathing hard, but safe.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
