floppy

Example Sentences

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“That advice has not aged well—it has the practical value of a floppy disk today,” wrote Gill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

With his gym clothes, cross necklace, floppy hair, and singular fixation on linking all of his efforts and successes to his faith, the 19-year-old Pittman looked like the archetype of the Southern Christian sports bro.

From Slate • Jan. 22, 2026

"She collapsed and her arm and leg went all floppy and then she started to have a seizure," Ms Horton, who lives in Plymouth, said.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

Every burnt sauce, every floppy omelet, every literal grilled cheese attempt became a small opportunity for learning.

From Salon • Sep. 4, 2025

"Ah now, that's manners for you," said the little figure, who wore a large, floppy hat and a large, flappy overcoat.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman