flagging

Sounds to me like Pew conducted its survey by flagging down cars full of stoned teenagers and asking nosy questions.

Within Aleppo, the Assad regime controls the balance of power, but its public support is flagging.

But it is how parties to disputes begin flagging a change in course and a willingness to compromise.

Even humor, the usual respite of the British, seems to be flagging in the wake of an unusually grey winter.

She was utterly tired out; she longed for something to inspire her flagging strength.

More, she used all her influence to keep up the feeling for him in the country, to prevent flagging of enthusiasm.

With a clear, firm voice he roused the flagging courage of the villagers, reformed their ranks and led them to the charge.

It took all of his strength, but it moved, complaining as it slid along the flagging.

He laid her gently upon the flagging, and ran to the Hall for water.