red flag

Example Sentences

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And if interviewers bristle at questions or dodge them, that could be a red flag.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

The weather service had issued widespread, heightened red flag warnings, several fires were already burning across the state and nighttime was approaching.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

One had a big red flag with a thick blue cross outlined by white.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh