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blinker

[bling-ker] / ˈblɪŋ kər /




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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

What is not supposed to happen is you turning on your left blinker light.

From Seattle Times Jan. 21, 2024

“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

“Sure thing,” her mother says, and puts on her blinker.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

“We took the blinkers off the horse, gave him a chance to get over that experience and he seems to be in a good place right now, training just the way we want.”

From Los Angeles Times May 11, 2026

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

“I’ll keep the blinkers on, put on the hat and just get in the ring.”

From Seattle Times Mar. 16, 2023

On Saturday evening, Owen Farrell - so forward-focused he might as well be in blinkers - may finally allow himself to reflect.

From BBC Nov. 17, 2022

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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