Example Sentences

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The problem is how badly McDaniels has flopped when he has actually held the top job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

Fortunately for O’Rourke and for the Constitution, Paxton’s suit has flopped.

From Slate • Oct. 15, 2025

Since its November release, the film has flopped at the box office.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2022

The “keep it close and let Russ figure out how to win in the fourth quarter” strategy has worked beautifully in the regular season, but it has flopped in the postseason year after year.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2021

Flipper has flopped up again, and seems to be decidedly in luck.

From The Colored Cadet at West Point Autobiography of Lieut. Henry Ossian Flipper, first graduate of color from the U. S. Military Academy by Flipper, Henry Ossian