red flag

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And Sergio Perez took 10th for what could be the first point for the new Cadillac team, although he faces an investigation for being incorrectly positioned on the restart after the red flag.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

This was either a red flag or a very Los Angeles credential, depending on the neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But the sheer size of SpaceX’s expected offering, and Chief Executive Elon Musk’s expressed desire to have significant retail ownership, might make that less of a red flag this time around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The move lasted just one session before reversing, a red flag because the strongest breakouts typically work immediately.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

It showed a big red flag with Chairman Mao’s picture and a long line of people marching under the flag.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang