flimsily

Example Sentences

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Well, after the Musk boost, she felt empowered to attack other movies and shows, however flimsily.

From Slate • Oct. 3, 2025

Abdelghaly also worried that the upcoming rainy season, which often sees violent, windy storms in this part of Sudan, would result in the destruction of much of the flimsily built camp.

From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2021

You can’t blame millions of us for riding to a raft like that for 124 minutes, even if it’s flimsily constructed one and barely floats.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2019

In one large homeless encampment in Oakland, hidden under the interstate, makeshift tents cluster together beneath flimsily tied tarps.

From Economist • May 31, 2018

As often as she could she caught her son’s eye, nodded at him and simulated a smile which, though flimsily constructed, affirmed her loyalty.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote