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

One ETF hoovering assets suggests that some investors are also diversifying by flirting with non-capitalization-weighting strategies.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

A sharp lurch lower in gold prices after the worst week of declines since the 1980s had gold flirting with bear-market territory on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Consumer and business sentiment has plunged, wage growth has stalled and youth unemployment is flirting with historic highs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“Mother doesn’t approve of flirting even in fun, and you do flirt desperately, Teddy.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott