* "The new employee floundered in his first presentation, forgetting his talking points and stumbling over his words."
* "The boat floundered in the rough seas, unable to maintain its course."
* "After the accident, the company floundered for months, losing customers and struggling to recover."
* "The fish floundered on the beach, gasping for air."
* "He floundered in his attempt to explain the complex theory."
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