Example Sentences

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“Perhaps they are right this time, but in our view any indicator that has flashed a warning for 15 years reminds us of the saying about a stopped clock being right twice a day.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

Taiwanese media say this is the first time its government has flashed an islandwide alert of this nature.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2024

Specifically, Allen has flashed as the Commanders’ punt returner — a role that unspectacularly belonged to Milne last season.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2023

He has flashed improved stuff in his second year removed from a second Tommy John surgery, averaging a career-best 95.8 mph with his fastball.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2023

Through all these days of tempest and eclipse His hand has led me and his wrath has flashed Its lightnings in the pathway of my sword.

From Poems by Hay, John