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flagging

1

[flag-ing]

adjective

  1. becoming smaller or weaker; dwindling.

  2. weak, fatigued, or drooping.



flagging

2

[flag-ing]

noun

  1. flagstones collectively.

  2. a pavement or walk of flagstones.

flagging

/ ˈڱæɡɪŋ /

noun

  1. flagstones or a flagged area

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • flaggingly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of flagging1

First recorded in 1535–45; flag 3 + -ing 2

Origin of flagging2

First recorded in 1615–25; flag 4 + -ing 1
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The recall of Jordan Henderson, who turns 35 next week, was mystifying and raised questions about whether Tuchel believes he has enough leaders in his squad, even flagging up the veteran's influence in training.

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"VAR Decision – Tuna Disallowed," joked one commenter on a video posted on Instagram showing the technology flagging an item that had failed to scan properly, which has had more than 3.5 million views.

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He ran away from the crash, after flagging down a taxi, and was arrested a day later following a manhunt by police.

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“But we are flagging some concern for grass fires in especially dry patches.”

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Sharony’s allegations that state officials have little appetite to fix chronic issues in L.A.’s juvenile halls echo other recent concerns about flagging efforts to improve the county’s crumbling youth facilities.

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