flagging

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Payrolls posted back-to-back gains in March and April for the first time since last May, alleviating concerns of a flagging labor market.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

But behind this is the industrial health of China — in that any sign of flagging activity in the country’s industrial segment could reverse the scarcity sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Are the critics of the current era flagging their age and risking their obsolescence?

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Big banks have already been acquiescing to Musk’s unusual demands, including paying up front for Grok subscriptions, thus juicing SpaceX’s flagging A.I. revenue.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

After flagging down the durian boatman, the guards would carry the enormous spiky-skinned fruit to the wooden table under their shaded pavilion.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat