How to Use red flag in a Sentence

red flag

noun
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  • Gaps in your employment history are red flags to employers.
  • These were all red flags that the Fed should have known about, said Klein.
    — Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Lighting struck, rain poured — and the red flag was thrown.
    — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2024
  • That was the first of many red flags for the children of the 59-year-old caregiver from Queens.
    — Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2024
  • But even from the very beginning, there were red flags.
    — Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Many of the video's comments just involve a string of red flag emojis.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The Bears went three-and-out on their opening drive, which felt like a red flag to start the game like that against LIU.
    — Michael Haag, Dallas News, 16 Sep. 2023
  • But, this red flag can serve as a warning sign and prompt action.
    — Michelle Pugle, Health, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Candidates who pushed back or didn’t take the test were red flags.
    — Vicki Salemi, Fortune, 7 May 2024
  • So is there a way to improve gun safety out of this to make sure that red flag laws are-are used?
    — CBS News, 27 Nov. 2022
  • When the fire started, a red flag warning was in place because of gusty winds.
    — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2024
  • Portions of the gorge near The Dalles are under a red flag warning due to high fire danger.
    — oregonlive, 10 July 2023
  • But science continues to raise red flags about the sport.
    — Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The trailer does not show Jackie and Marshall at the altar in any of the previews, which seems like a red flag.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Bourgeois added that there are other red flags to watch for, too.
    — Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 26 Jan. 2024
  • In fact, a sunburn is much more than a red flag for a little sun damage.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 21 June 2024
  • That’s a huge red flag, if that ever happens to anyone.
    — Max Gao, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The red flags of online fraud Consumers, of course, still need to look out for red flags to avoid getting scammed.
    — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 28 June 2023
  • Rate one out of five and then mention your feedback, and then mention any red flags.
    — Kylie Robison, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Another huge red flag: Beware of prices that are too good to be true.
    — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Maria is grasping a number of red flags and waving them at you.
    — Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2023
  • Twitter page showing the group-stage matches featured the same plain green, white and red flag.
    — Nancy Armour, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2022
  • If the hiring manager won’t put you in touch, Ms. Darley says, that is a red flag.
    — Tara Weiss, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2023
  • This seemed like a red flag to Gamble, who next turned to Facebook to find out more about Mouton.
    — Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 11 Jan. 2024
  • These are not always red flags, but at least should be a signal to do your due diligence.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • By mid-September, the guest list had topped 500, and Ms. Morris began to see red flags.
    — Elaine Witt, New York Times, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Also known as red flag laws, these have been passed in 21 states and the District of Columbia.
    — Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 June 2024
  • If the lending party is pushy or aggressive, that can be a red flag.
    — USA Today, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Frankly, this should have raised some red flags with your travel advisor.
    — Christopher Elliott, King Features Syndicate, The Mercury News, 14 July 2024
  • The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the area Tuesday afternoon because of high winds and extreme heat.
    — Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2024

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