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Recent Examples of flat-footed
The last time Roach worked Pacquiao’s corner, the inseparable duo lost on points following a flat-footed night in 2021 against Cuban Yordenis Ugás.
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Josh Gross, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
And Republicans, unlike 2018 when they were caught flat-footed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and to attempt that ACA repeal, that blue wave.
—NBC news, 13 July 2025
Defensemen get caught flat-footed and puck-watching all the time.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Re-signing Portis ahead of free agency ensures the Bucks aren’t caught flat-footed.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Josh Gross, Oc Register, 17 July 2025
And Republicans, unlike 2018 when they were caught flat-footed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and to attempt that ACA repeal, that blue wave.
—NBC news, 13 July 2025
Defensemen get caught flat-footed and puck-watching all the time.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Re-signing Portis ahead of free agency ensures the Bucks aren’t caught flat-footed.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flat-footed
Adjective
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Even after bearing witness to this, however, Crutcher was completely unprepared for just how much hair Crosby would have when he was born.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Aug. 2025
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The Swiss insurer cited the Los Angeles wildfires at the start of the year as a stark reminder that even the world’s wealthiest economies are unprepared for the impact of increasing climate risks.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Due to hiring freezes, workforce reductions and funding cuts, FEMA has entered the hurricane season understaffed and underprepared.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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The underprepared resident quietly ushered into independent practice with a strong letter of recommendation?—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Hsu honors the writer’s obsession and perseverance while asking a more pointed question: Were Americans unready to accept an immigrant writer who called out weaknesses in their own country?—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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He was widely declared unready for the tall task of being a No. 2 on a contender.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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“Flat-footed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flat-footed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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