- present participle of flirt.
flirting
Example Sentences
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With culture shifts happening in restaurant kitchens, perhaps it was prudent to show Bourdain’s character merely flirting with the dark side.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
After flirting with relegation in the past two seasons, Tottenham have made a statement of intent.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Despite flirting with disaster, Arsenal reached its first Champions League final in 20 years on Tuesday and holds a crucial edge in the Premier League title race.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 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
Next to Pop Pop, a small woman—half his size, covered in an oversized white hat, white blazer, Pop is back there flirting with her for the whole service.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
