flat-footed
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The cinematography, score and editing all stay flat-footed in deference to its lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Still, it was caught flat-footed by the arrival of high-functioning chatbots in the form of ChatGPT in late 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
Wood dictated the tempo across 12 rounds against a frustrated, flat-footed Warrington.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026
Rodriguez said the city is often left flat-footed when encampments pop up on hillsides and property owners don’t help address the issue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
And without a backward glance at Harry, Filch ran flat-footed from the office, Mrs. Norris streaking alongside him.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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