flirting

Example Sentences

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Emery immediately made an impact, imposing structure, clarity and belief on a Villa side that was once again flirting with relegation to guide them to a top‑seven finish and European qualification in his first season.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“The oil market is now flirting with the outer edge of disruption risk,” Stephen Innes, managing partner at SPI Asset Management, said in a weekend note.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 15, 2026

Treasury yields eased toward the end of a volatile day that saw the 10-year flirting with 4.2% overnight and falling during the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

The high 0.8% area is where spreads have consistently peaked and then dropped since June 2025, but right now, they’re flirting with breaking above that level.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

It’s crystal clear to me that Jupe was flirting with her, so Rae either didn’t realize or didn’t mind.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone