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flimsily



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Well, after the Musk boost, she felt empowered to attack other movies and shows, however flimsily.

From Slate Oct. 3, 2025

The unspoken laws of media clusters flimsily dictate that three makes a trend, but the premieres of two thematically disparate but culturally related shows that debuted within weeks of each other make a person wonder.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2023

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

In one large homeless encampment in Oakland, hidden under the interstate, makeshift tents cluster together beneath flimsily tied tarps.

From Economist May 31, 2018

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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