face-plant

verb

1. (intr) to fall onto one's face, esp when skiing or snowboarding

noun

1. an act or instance of falling onto one's face

Example Sentences

While political science research suggests that campaign spending can drive turnout in generally lower-profile judicial races, Musk’s face-plant in Wisconsin suggests that, happily, there are real limits to what can be accomplished by throwing stacks of cash at random Midwestern Republicans.

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“It’s a strong consideration,” Langer insisted, saying he’s exhausted by City Hall’s face-plant when it comes to answering the basic needs of nearby residents and merchants.

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I called it quits after a hard face-plant off the surfboard and into the wet sand.

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The developments amount to a face-plant by Humane, which had positioned itself as a top contender among a wave of A.I. hardware makers.

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I stumble over a brick but catch myself before I face-plant.

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