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have been flailing

  • present perfect progressive of flail.

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The Hoyas have been flailing and seeking comfort in the familiar, making it seem as if they are celebrating the richness of their history.

From Washington Post Mar. 10, 2023

That’s why retail categories that have been flailing everywhere else—books, electronics—are booming in terminals.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2017

Whatever the effects and the production values, these movies have been flailing, unfunny fiascoes since “Scary Movie 2” wasted 83 minutes of our time way back in 2001.

From Seattle Times Apr. 12, 2013

Ever since Bakker was caught in an adultery scandal and gave Falwell custody of his empire, the two have been flailing away at each other.

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