red flag
Example Sentences
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The LAO has said the existence of any operating deficit during a revenue boom is a red flag and that the state is “ill-prepared” for even a modest decline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
Despite its steep losses, the stock remains expensive—another red flag.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
When the safety car pulled in, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc crashed, which led to the race being suspended under a red flag.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Celebrities giving financial advice is a red flag for John Nowicki.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
“I guess you think that’s kind of a red flag in a guy.”
From "Landscape with Invisible Hand" by M.T. Anderson
