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blinker

[bling-ker] / ˈblɪŋ kər /




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Realizing it was in a must-turn-right lane, the Waymo flicked on its left blinker, wavered toward the middle lane, changed its mind, and turned right—away from the hotel.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

“The ships don’t just turn on their left-hand blinker and make a left turn back to Los Angeles. It takes a little bit of work,” Seroka said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2023

Image: Blue Tiger I also spotted this upcoming POC Omne Eternal bike helmet, which uses the cells to power a flashing rear safety blinker.

From The Verge Aug. 17, 2022

The car will be honking, with blinker and hazard lights flashing, according to Mazda, although the exact warning signals are still undecided.

From Seattle Times Nov. 3, 2021

He set his blinker on as we approached the drop-off zone at Convent.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour

But even he has blinkers on: Yes, 1975 might have been a great, great time in New York, despite garbage strikes, crime rates and municipal bankruptcy.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

Horses are given blinkers near the outside to their eyes to help focus a horse’s attention on what’s in front of them and not what’s going on around them.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 28, 2023

“I’ll keep the blinkers on, put on the hat and just get in the ring.”

From Seattle Times Mar. 16, 2023

On Saturday evening, Owen Farrell - so forward-focused he might as well be in blinkers - may finally allow himself to reflect.

From BBC Nov. 17, 2022

I turned around and there Coach was in his cab, his emergency blinkers on.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds




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