Example Sentences

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The good news is that while warning signs are flashing red, there is still a chance to pull back from the brink.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

At the same time, though, Dow stocks more exposed to shifts in trade policy and consumer health are flashing caution lights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

“The planet’s vital signs are flashing red,” the scientists wrote in their annual report on the state of the climate.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

It’s not always easy to think critically when the cars are driving fast and the actors are flashing perfect smiles from a 50-foot screen.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2025

And when the fire blossoms are flashing blue he goes, "Good old strontium nitrate!" and I'm thinking whoa! is there anything this little dude doesn't know?

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick