flags

Example Sentences

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Media reports say an intrusive vetting process raised serious red flags.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Samantha believes she was hurried through many steps so she would not have chance to stop and think about red flags or speak to her family.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“Last year was magical,” said Palou, who has captured 10 of the last 21 checkered flags, dating to 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

His lead frigates, flying American flags, entered the heavily fortified port under a cover of fog that lifted at a most inconvenient time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The town had built a platform in front of the Empire Café and draped it with flags and clusters of balloons.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell