flags
Example Sentences
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They planted red Do Not Disturb flags—usually on hand to signal that a sunbather wants to nap, not drink.
It flags manufacturing and construction as being vulnerable to higher energy costs and any global trade disruption, adding that disruption to fuel supply could deliver a broad hit.
The air quality in Imperial Valley is already so poor that schools use a system of color-coded flags to signal whether it’s safe for children to go outside during gym or recess, she said.
From Los Angeles Times
"This was a clear risk that they underestimated. She was either not properly vetted or vetted poorly, and these red flags were ignored," he added.
From BBC
It isn’t foolproof, but it usually flags at least a few inaccuracies.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
