flailing

Example Sentences

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Not Brody, whose chiseled, wiry presence is ever in motion, flailing, ducking, wincing, yearning.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

“Agility is great, but unless you have a plan, you’re still flailing around,” Birken said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

In video clips, robots were seen flailing around, stumbling and falling over.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The United States, on the other hand, is flailing mightily.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Ess ran like she was throwing herself forward, arms flailing.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder