What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flirtation with date followed by coupling (9)" mean?

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Flirtation with date followed by coupling (9)

Guardian Cryptic #26608 | 14 Down | 2015-06-26

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D [date] + ALLIANCE [coupling]

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