flirting

Example Sentences

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After flirting with relegation in the past two seasons, Tottenham have made a statement of intent.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

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

"Right, but what would happen if someone broke up with you and then the next day was flirting with one of your friends?"

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan