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For anyone who has not heard these lyrics set to music by Mr. Berry or the Beatles, Mr. Kurlansky flat-footedly explains the British Invasion too.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2013

Fulton, the double-centurion of Auckland, was ineptly, flat-footedly culpable, as was Kane Williamson, who drove a wide half volley with precision to mid-off.

From The Guardian • May 19, 2013

It was Anderson though who managed the singular breakthrough after 20 minutes play when Peter Fulton played flat-footedly at a ball outside off stump and edged at knee-height to Alastair Cook at first slip.

From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2013

Professor Lignieres of Buenos Aires had come out flat-footedly against B. C. G., claiming that tuberculous infection could result from inoculation with the vaccine.

From Time Magazine Archive

"We'll do nothing of the sort," returned Sam flat-footedly.

From The Early Bird A Business Man's Love Story by Brown, Arthur William