flagging spirits
Frequency: 4.50.8 per million words
Refers to morale or enthusiasm that is becoming weaker.
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Examples (10)
- The team's spirits were flagging after three consecutive losses.
- Despite the setbacks, the leader tried to uplift his team's flagging spirits.
- Long working hours can lead to flagging spirits among employees.
- A short break was all they needed to revive their flagging spirits.
- Her encouraging words prevented my spirits from flagging completely.
- The constant criticism caused his spirits to start flagging.
- We noticed the children's spirits were flagging towards the end of the long journey.
- To combat flagging spirits, the company organized a team-building event.
- Even in the face of adversity, she refused to let her spirits become flagging.
- The news of the project's success instantly boosted their previously flagging spirits.