flailing

Example Sentences

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Flailing about is not something that mothers and grandmothers want their children to do.

From Salon • Jul. 8, 2023

Wild Flailing Guess: We’ve been predicting it would be Greg, especially after the early departure of hot widower Michael Allio.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2021

Clayton Kershaw: Flailing Dodgers need to ‘figure it out right now’

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2021

Flailing prospects already in the league may immediately benefit from Allen’s prolonged larval stage.

From New York Times • Jan. 14, 2021

Flailing for something, I poured a glass of milk and set it in front of her, but I didn’t join her at the table.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx