flags

Example Sentences

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The bureau tracks business applications and flags those likely to hire employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

The IRS clarified Monday that people making 530A account contributions don’t have to file a gift-tax return that flags the donation to the taxman.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

The result came amid late drama as Russell set his lap, beating Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, despite passing yellow flags for a crash by Red Bull's Max Verstappen at the penultimate corner.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

When the match started, a handful of rainbow flags were sprinkled throughout the crowd in the Seattle Stadium -- but there was little other sign of the Pride event happening outside its walls.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

The way she calls my name makes my butterflies take up their flags, stand in a line like an army poised for battle — like what I’m about to walk into might be dangerous.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam