blinker
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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
And not long after that — mirror adjusted, brake off, blinker on, traffic clear — Ralph was pulling away from the curb, as solemn as a boy leaving home.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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
“Then I said, ‘maybe blinkers will keep him smart and focused and running’ and it did today, so this is where to do it.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2024
“I’ll keep the blinkers on, put on the hat and just get in the ring.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
In June last year, a Chinese navy vessel flashed blue lights and blinkers at a Philippine coastguard tugboat, the Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2023
When it was safe to cruise ahead, Pa put on his blinkers and turned left toward Atlantic Avenue.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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