red flag

Example Sentences

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Paiva takes the comparisons in stride, viewing Nikki’s intense behavior not as a red flag but as an intense manifestation of romance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Areas of San Bernardino, Kern, Inyo and Tulare counties are under a red flag warning until 11 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

Despite its steep losses, the stock is expensive—another red flag.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Is this a red flag after a decade of marriage?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“That guy’s a walking red flag, Lexie. He’s not good for you.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam