flipper

Example Sentences

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She ultimately had to have her flipper amputated, according to Jaros.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Before her, there was Porkchop, who was also rescued from the San Gabriel River with similar front flipper injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

In fact, as with Porkchop, it was wound tightly around her front right flipper.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

"I picked it up and thought I saw a movement in one flipper, so I carried it back to the campsite".

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

His body was vaguely like a seal’s—sleek black with flipper hands and feet.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan