flagging

adjective

flag·​ging ˈfla-giŋ How to pronounce flagging (audio)
 also  ˈflā-
1
2
: becoming progressively less : dwindling
flaggingly adverb

Examples of flagging in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The layoffs come as the company struggles with flagging sales, top executives fleeing, a declining stock price and quality problems with the new Cybertruck. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024 Our visit to the rest of the museum, which is housed in a former convent and showcases examples dating back to the 15th century, was brief, my desire for tile-gazing conflicting with Lulu’s flagging energy level. Jessamine Chan, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2024 Cameras and various sensors watch aircraft turn around at each gate, flagging delays, updating departure times, and cutting the amount of idle time and emissions the next plane might waste sitting at an apron or taxiway. Brian Tossan, Fortune, 9 May 2024 Last week, despite its flagging sales, Apple surprised investors by beating analysts’ expectations for revenue generated in the greater China region. William Gavin, Quartz, 8 May 2024 The project, which was written by Carney and Peter McDonald, will follow Rudd as a wedding singer and Jonas as a flagging pop star who come together to write a song to comedic consequences. Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024 Advertisement In California, as elsewhere, the slowdown in international tourism has been driven largely by the flagging number of visitors from China and other Asian countries, industry experts said. Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2024 The documents, which are partially redacted, also show how the AI made errors during the trial, such as flagging children who were following their parents through ticket barriers as potential fare dodgers, or not being able to tell the difference between a folding bike and a nonfolding bike. Matt Burgess, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2024 The flagging sales are also concerning because Gucci is trying to galvanize itself, restoring the brand’s appeal among luxury shoppers. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of flagging was in 1545

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“Flagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flagging. Accessed 18 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

flagging

noun
flag·​ging
ˈflag-iŋ
: a pavement of flagstones
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