red flag

Example Sentences

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Another red flag is that the child might start defending, talking about or favoring an online group with cult-like attachment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

As for the second red flag, weak data points, Allen noted that previous energy shocks have been accompanied by evidence such as the sharp and immediate rise in unemployment in 1973.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

"We see the official holding the red flag which means the track was not safe but we also see that the train did not stop or slow down, causing the crash," Siam said.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Former Moto2 champion Johann Zarco was also taken to hospital after crashing out of the restart, which triggered a second red flag.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

I overheard Gay trying to calm down Georgia over the phone: “They love to wave the red flag in the bullring. But you don’t have to react.”

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter