flirt

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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

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

Sometimes politicians of all parties flirt with the possibility of one day becoming leader in suggestive, coy, almost deniable ways.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

Ortega shared text messages showing the deputy tried to flirt with her and ask her out on dates, but she rebuffed him at every turn.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2025

A lively debate arises over whether the number eight is shy or a flirt.

From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass