flounder

Example Sentences

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The 73-year-old had been out of management for more than six years and walked into a club that was floundering on and off the pitch.

From BBC

The Dutch coach who showed such a sure touch last season is suddenly floundering.

From BBC

In this high country, they rule the winter landscape when other predators flounder or retreat to lower elevations.

From Seattle Times

Picasso’s talent for caricature is evident in the unruly frieze, the floundering chorus line of comrades.

From New York Times

The Mariners’ most glaring issue this year is that their established players, and the ones being counted on to make a leap forward, have floundered far too often.

From Seattle Times