flop

Example Sentences

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"It wasn't a flop at all," Cathy said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“I’d rather be a flop and believe in it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

A different Apple computer, the Lisa, had a windowing interface but was so expensive that it had been an overnight flop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

While Harold and Maude was originally a commercial and critical flop, it later gained traction in the 1970s through a loyal cult following thanks to its unique dark humour and quirky romantic pairing.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Now that she had her way, Paul stayed up at night worrying that her parade would be a flop, especially compared to the New York City event, which had become an annual tradition.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling