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flail

[fleyl] / fleɪl /


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

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Such small fry could easily flail or fail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Greg, seeing his daughter flail, decides to do whatever he can to help.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

Yet Apple TV+, in raw viewership terms, continues to flail.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2025

Even though my arms and legs flail out and I drool a little as I laugh, it is the first time in my entire life that I feel like I’m part of the group.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper




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