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flimsily



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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

On my hands: Star Wars texting gloves, with Darth Vader’s face flimsily applied to the knuckles.

From Slate Dec. 18, 2015

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




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