flailing
Example Sentences
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Artificial limbs programmed for specific movements end up flailing in surprisingly chaotic ways.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
There is still work to be done, though, and the Villa boss spent a large part of the first half talking to himself and then the bench, with hands on his hips or arms flailing.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
"She came out with her two little arms flailing," family friend Rolando told AFP, asking to be identified by only his first name.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
She enters the mosh pit fearlessly, dodging flailing arms to two-step — a synchronized dance move that requires punching and running in place — unleashing her energy in the punk sanctum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Mrs. Walton calls out, flailing her little arms like a helpless newborn bird.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
