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China's flagging economy

Strong as an ox?

flag (BECOME TIRED) Show phonetics
verb [I] -gg-
to become tired or less interested:
I was starting to flag after the ninth mile.
The conversation was flagging.

flagging Show phonetics
adjective
becoming weaker:
flagging energy/enthusiasm

flag・ship

旗艦; 最重要なもの.

Motorola is considering spinning off or selling its flagship handset business. The announcement comes amid deepening woes at its cellphone unit and as Icahn is preparing a new proxy campaign to win board seats.

prox・y

━━ n. 代理（人，権）; 代用物; 委任状.
by proxy　代理（人）をたてて.
proxy fight [contest]　【株】（株主総会の）委任状争奪合戦.
proxy server　【コンピュータ】代理サーバー.
proxy statement　【株】（株主への）委任状説明書.