red flag
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If I’m being honest, the estrangement raised a red flag.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
His mother, Dr. Holly Carveth, said she looked at her son’s applications, wondering if there was a red flag that made employers hesitate, but nothing stood out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
Mayor Karen Bass’ office projected confidence that the city was better prepared to handle upcoming red flag conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
“Everyone is on their toes, because it is a serious red flag of a potential shift or escalation,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
It was probably a mistake, a red flag that would make Jesse more determined to try to butt his way into one of the more competitive schools in America.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
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