Example Sentences
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It came, it saw, it occasionally flopped and writhed on the grass, but it truly conquered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
And while their own startup had flopped, the entrepreneurs were more confident than ever in their operational skills.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
They saw off Denmark along the way and earned themselves a home semi-final play-off against Ukraine - and flopped.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
The mix of physical comedy, distant cue cards and having to keep from breaking character as cast members flopped down a set of fake stairs seemed almost too much for the guest host.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2026
Chip's ears flopped up and down as Toby hurried down the block.
From "Case of the Sneaky Snowman: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #5" by Carolyn Keene
