flat-footed

Example Sentences

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Wood dictated the tempo across 12 rounds against a frustrated, flat-footed Warrington.

From BBC

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

Unable to trap West Ham with a high press, United were caught flat-footed by an incisive break.

From Barron's

“And the city got caught flat-footed trying to keep up.”

From The Wall Street Journal

They were flat and flat-footed from the beginning, surrendering a 75-yard touchdown pass on Houston’s first possession and a 43-yard touchdown pass on the second.

From Los Angeles Times