Example Sentences

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But he floundered at sea and was picked up by Chinese fishermen, who handed him to the police.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The Bucks floundered without him and the coach paid the price.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Borthwick, whose side have floundered in defeats by Scotland and Ireland in the past two rounds of the Six Nations, said the pressure that comes with being an England coach is a constant.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Shares of Intuit have floundered this year along with the broader industry as Wall Street worries that AI can replace critical software functions.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

“The truth is deeper than that. It’s ...” Bast floundered for a moment.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss