flirt

Example Sentences

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Many of those companies would flirt with losing money if competition from AI materializes, and a few might ultimately file for bankruptcy.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Alice gives him a lift to camp; they banter and flirt after a fashion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

First, there’s a pantomimed back story: During the overture, actors depicting the lovers as young teens flirt and are discouraged by adults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

There's hope at least that the Potters might flirt with the play-offs this time around.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

Whatever had happened in the city centre, it had scared Hannie enough that she didn’t want to flirt with any Nazi soldiers on the way home.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler