red flag

Example Sentences

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That incident led to a red flag as officials took a look at the track surface at the crumbling final corner, known as Antony Noghes.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

This was either a red flag or a very Los Angeles credential, depending on the neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

But the sheer size of SpaceX’s expected offering, and Chief Executive Elon Musk’s expressed desire to have significant retail ownership, might make that less of a red flag this time around.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

If the job description remains the same while you’ve been cut loose, that’s another red flag.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

As for maple leaves, they’re the hardest part to draw on our red flag.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood