was flailing
- past progressive of flail.
Example Sentences
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Asked what Christopher was doing in the water, he said: "he was flailing, trying to keep himself above the water, struggling."
From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2024
In the real world, Merrell was flailing, kicking and jumping out of bed.
From Scientific American ● Jan. 24, 2023
Deputy Michael Hoenig stopped a rider in South Gate who was flailing his arms and acting erratically.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2021
Ms. Dunn, 63, provided direction when Mr. Biden’s campaign was flailing.
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2021
The giant was flailing his arms, struggling to get back into the water.
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
