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

Zimbabwe is "flirting with an opportunity" to maximise revenue from the global green energy boom, said human rights defender Rashweat Mukundu.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

U.S. stocks were flirting with a critical threshold on Wednesday that, if broken, could portend another 10% drop for the S&P 500, according to one technical analyst.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 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

Our teacher, Mr. Hayes, is outside the classroom flirting with the algebra teacher.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera