Example Sentences

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Joseph Adinolfi explained how and why a 100-year-old stock-market indicator was flashing green.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

“This morning I woke up and went into my husband’s arms. In my sleep, my life was flashing before me and I was afraid of death.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

Conservative MP John Baron said the economy was "flashing red".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2024

Locals referred to the plain clothes officials who carried out the raids as “farishtay”, meaning "angels", a word used to describe ISI agents, but no-one was flashing badges, so who they actually were remains unconfirmed.

From Reuters • Sep. 14, 2023

The light show that I thought was flashing above the city is called the skyway.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas