red flag
Example Sentences
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As far as red flags are concerned, it may sound ridiculous, but I didn’t see any.”
From Los Angeles Times
“When you change the things you do because you’re scared of the way someone will react, that’s the red flag you need to pay attention to.”
From Literature
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But note the breakout failed quickly after a doji candle on Feb. 19, which was a red flag.
From Barron's
In retrospect, some of the signs that could or should have been red flags were that even during a downmarket, his investments still supposedly brought in a healthy return and they were miraculously consistent.
From MarketWatch
Life insurers are big investors in private credit, raising several red flags.
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