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Shares in Kraft Heinz and Mondelez were flirting with their lowest closing levels since 2020, while General Mills was on track for its lowest finish since 2019.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

Alves’ lawyers unsuccessfully tried to discredit testimony by the alleged victim and other witnesses by presenting security camera footage showing that Alves and the victim were flirting with each other at the nightclub.

From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2023

He was at a park in Spain in the 1970s, and the way some young soldiers were flirting with young women reminded him of America in the 1940s.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2022

Before long, they were flirting and scheduling plans outside of school.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2021

“And, to begin, tell why you were flirting with Jerry Roth.”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote