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

The timing seems to get to her repeatedly throughout the competition and aside from her dish week 1 and her collaborative winning dish with Gabri in Episode 2, she seems to flounder a bit.

From Salon

Without a plan to cut debt payments, their economies will flounder, sapping global growth.

From Washington Post

A second Envision plant is under construction, while a third - Britishvolt - is floundering after collapsing into administration at the start of this year.

From BBC