warning sign
noun
: something which shows that something else will happen
Falling prices may be a warning sign of a recession.
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Among Black voters, Trump's favorable rating has nearly doubled, from 11% to 19% − still low, but a warning sign to Democrats who for decades have relied on solid Black support.
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
This is a warning sign for investors who continue to throw money at megacap tech.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 12 July 2024
Today, this indicator is flashing a warning sign for the United States.
—Heather Long, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Kasirye said another warning sign is when your body stops sweating altogether.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024
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Susan Page, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
This is a warning sign for investors who continue to throw money at megacap tech.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 12 July 2024
Today, this indicator is flashing a warning sign for the United States.
—Heather Long, Washington Post, 9 July 2024
Kasirye said another warning sign is when your body stops sweating altogether.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024
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“Warning sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warning%20sign. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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