red flag

Example Sentences

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Vaguely written job postings could be another red flag, she said, because nebulous-sounding jobs can be easy to shift around or downsize.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Jose Ugarte, a District 9 candidate who was a longtime Price staffer, believes his opponent’s criminal history is a red flag.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Your tax situation can change every year, but some things could trigger a red flag in the antiquated computer systems at the IRS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“It’s a real red flag at this point.”

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

He saw: a red flag, down in die smoke and dark.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara