Example sentences for: flagging

How can you use “flagging” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • The only way to regenerate a flagging faith was to allow people to read The Word in their own language.

  • And the Golden Arches slump: McDonald's U.S. business is flagging, Time says, because Americans increasingly favor tasty food over fast food.

  • If it isn't, it's a great way to spur short-term sales, since now the flagging Beanie Baby market will be enlivened by the desire to get in while you can.

  • Clinton demonized them, revived his own flagging career, and guaranteed himself the 1996 presidential election.

  • At nearly four hours, the Oscar ceremony was longer and more predictable than Titanic . Despite the movie's romp to a record-tying 11 awards, the broadcast is still judged "the most entertaining and painless Oscarfest in years" (Tom Shales, the Washington Post ). Credit goes once again to host Billy Crystal for jokes about his own flagging career and l'affaire Lewinsky . On the downside, this year's outfits were deemed boring: less gothic and showing less cleavage than usual.


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