Example Sentences

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But, thanks to the pandemic, demand for aircraft seats has flip-flopped dramatically of late.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2024

If Roberts flip-flopped Freeman and Smith, the Dodgers would go right-left-right-left-right in the first five spots, with Teoscar Hernández batting fifth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2024

But just a few weeks ago he flip-flopped, telling New York’s City & State that he was working on a documentary and a reality TV show, and therefore uninterested in engaging in a “messy primary.”

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2024

Maybe, but barring something drastic, Pittsburgh will head into the final seven weeks of the season with essentially the same group that has flip-flopped between electric and erratic since October.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2023

My stomach flip-flopped and my mouth went dry as flannel.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson