flap
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Some beachgoers say that when they flap in the wind, Shibumis are so loud that it’s hard to hold a conversation under or even near one.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Sparrows in New Zealand flap their wings near automatic-door sensors at bus stations, then sweep inside to feast.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The flap could become one of the first major challenges for Disney Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro, who succeeded Bob Iger last month.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
You can cover external keyholes and add a flap or brush to your letterbox, or hang a door curtain.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
The gills on her neck flap open and shut as she clears her throat.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
Vocabulary lists containing flap
Unit 4: Powerful Openings
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