flags
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Anthropic’s announcement that its Mythos model found thousands of unknown software vulnerabilities raised red flags from Wall Street to Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
AFP reporters saw the released fighters -- with shaven-heads and draped in Ukrainian flags -- cheering, crying, embracing one another and waiting to be reunited with their families.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The president paused twice to say hello to schoolchildren cheering with Chinese and American flags.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
American flags waved as “The Star Spangled Banner” rang out on a smoggy day in the heart of the capital.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
The sad flags fluttered from the mast, and he went on waiting.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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