flagging

Example Sentences

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It's not just a one-way street for Magyar: he will be desperate to show his promise to reset ties with Brussels can bring fast benefits to Hungary and its flagging economy.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Speeding up product-development cycles has been a critical target for Hill, who is trying to revive Nike’s flagging sales in part by getting the company to innovate faster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Notes from school nurses flagging that a child failed a vision screening may also get lost in a backpack on the way home, educators say.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

But after flagging the fan to security staff, the singer became impatient at what he saw as a lack of urgency.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

“You mean—?” I didn’t get a chance to finish the thought, because he was already flagging down a very dazed eighth grade president.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman