red flag

Example Sentences

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On Feb. 4, it broke above a five-month cup-base pivot of $149.89, but the breakout quickly fizzled—a red flag.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Another red flag: “free” versions of videogames you would normally pay for, or streaming-video apps offering you free access to paid content: sports, Netflix, HBO, etc.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

At this point, I’m concerned this may be a major red flag and that I should consider switching tax preparers next year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The weather service had issued widespread, heightened red flag warnings, several fires were already burning across the state and nighttime was approaching.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

“I guess you think that’s kind of a red flag in a guy.”

From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson