flagging

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Payrolls posted back-to-back gains in March and April for the first time since last May, alleviating concerns of a flagging labor market.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

He warned that with the economy flagging, there was a strong likelihood that Turkey's political leaders could move towards snap elections in the coming period.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Big banks have already been acquiescing to Musk’s unusual demands, including paying up front for Grok subscriptions, thus juicing SpaceX’s flagging A.I. revenue.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The Japanese automaker’s profitability declined across all major markets in the year ended March, he says, flagging an urgent need for Toyota to optimize costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

When it was obvious that the old dog was flagging, the Labrador turned off the quiet, graveled road and into the shade of a pinewood beside a clear, fast-running creek.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford