Example Sentences

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“The economy has been flirting with zero growth, and the realization of negative readings could easily change the future path for the worse,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Because for some time now, America has been flirting with the limits of what we won’t monetize.

From Slate • Jul. 19, 2024

The Nasdaq composite, which has been flirting with its all-time high set in 2021, sank 1.8% to 15,655.60.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Against Leeds it was Michael Olise who caught the eye, and Eberechi Eze, who has been flirting with stardom for some time, who destroyed Southampton.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2023

If she hasn't she has been flirting with him horribly.

From The Chauffeur and the Chaperon by Anderson, Karl