Example Sentences

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"She was so purple, and her head flopped back," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

A magnificently designed system, the Star flopped, in part because of its price — a fully networked installation with multiple terminals could cost $250,000, more than even big corporations were willing to spend.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

My pack flopped awkwardly on my back like it was an animal fighting to get free.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

The 40-year-old stripped to the waist and flopped to the ground after overcoming South Korea's Kim Sang-kyum in a thrilling final at Livigno Snow Park.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

My stomach flopped over funny and I stopped to listen, even though I didn’t want to even think about my chickens ever getting sick.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones