flaccid

Example Sentences

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So when it comes to asparagus, it's most certainly not my favorite when cooked — especially those woodsy, thick stems, which often remain flaccid even after roasting, yet still fibrous and overtly chewy.

From Salon • May 4, 2025

Nevertheless, its spread is troubling because the virus can lead to a rare and debilitating neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2024

Dr Simon Thomas, chief executive of UK based graphene semiconductor start-up Paragraf, told the BBC the announcement was "quite frankly flaccid".

From BBC • May 18, 2023

Retail sales surged more than 10%, giving hope that hitherto flaccid domestic demand could also turn around.

From Reuters • Apr. 18, 2023

Without her mockery, affection for others sank into flaccid disrepair.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison