flagging
1 Americannoun
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flagstones collectively.
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a pavement or walk of flagstones.
noun
Other Word Forms
- flaggingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of flagging1
First recorded in 1535–45; flag 3 + -ing 2
Origin of flagging2
Example Sentences
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But Arteta and his coaching staff gradually revived Arsenal's flagging spirits, firing them up so effectively that they tore Tottenham to shreds for the second time this season.
From Barron's
They were flagging with the finishing line in sight.
From BBC
She has pledged to bolster Japan's defences to protect its territory and waters, likely further straining relations with Beijing, and to boost the flagging economy.
From Barron's
Some economists expect Beijing to lower its official economic growth target and shift its focus to its domestic challenges, from flagging consumer confidence to the need to rebalance its economy.
From Barron's
Some economists expect Beijing to lower its official economic growth target and shift its focus to its domestic challenges, from flagging consumer confidence to the need to rebalance its economy.
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