flagging

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Hermès, Brunello Cucinelli and Ferrari all recently reported strong sales from the richest customers, while some companies that target the merely well-off are facing flagging demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

But after flagging the fan to security staff, the singer became impatient at what he saw as a lack of urgency.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

In the past, cycles crashed as new factories came online, alleviating shortages often at the same time demand was flagging.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Those efforts matter, but flagging suspect bets is not the same as figuring out the facts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Through the sound of the shivering glass I could hear the “ting” of the gold, as some of the sovereigns fell on the flagging.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker