flailing

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026

Four years later, Trimble was left flailing at a rampaging Jonathan Davies who sprinted away to cross for two tries in the 2012 victory that set Wales on to a Grand Slam.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

With the puck inches away from sneaking past him, a desperate, flailing Hellebuyck reached back and somehow managed to deflect it away at the last possible moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Bayern fell behind at the Emirates in the 22nd minute when Jurrien Timber flicked Bukayo Saka's corner past a flailing Manuel Neuer.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

The flood nearly swept my feet out from under me, but I kept flailing, frantically reaching down to feel the bottom of the creek.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam