red flag

Example Sentences

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This was either a red flag or a very Los Angeles credential, depending on the neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But the sheer size of SpaceX’s expected offering, and Chief Executive Elon Musk’s expressed desire to have significant retail ownership, might make that less of a red flag this time around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

If the job description remains the same while you’ve been cut loose, that’s another red flag.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The move lasted just one session before reversing, a red flag because the strongest breakouts typically work immediately.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

“When you change the things you do because you’re scared of the way someone will react, that’s the red flag you need to pay attention to.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam