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as in signals
an object intended to give public notice or warning
the tocsin rang out, warning us of the approaching tornado
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as in red flags
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
noted that a sudden drop in a student's grades may be a tocsin of a serious personal problem
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Noun
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The drones must use GPS but also function when signals are denied.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Gulechha points to encouraging early signals — particularly around major franchise titles — and says the company expects India to grow into a meaningful box office territory for anime IP as distribution infrastructure catches up with audience appetite.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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The petition, according to Robertson, has over 3,700 signatures from people who see red flags in the pilot program that rolls on through May 2027.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The inspector general’s office found that Pinnacle, located in the Bronx, received significantly higher reimbursements from Medicare under the new payment system than the old one, raising red flags at the agency.—
Eli Cahan,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued warnings advising beachgoers to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in the ocean waters stretching from Malibu, California, to Santa Monica, California, due to high bacteria levels.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In a Facebook post, the department said the texts may include complex or unusual language and urgent warnings intended to prompt immediate action.—
Maria Salette Ontiveros,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Guests frequently take photos under the red lights above the staircase leading up to the pool hall.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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One investigation was opened late last year after dozens of reports of Tesla vehicles running red lights and driving on the wrong side of the road, sometimes crashing into other vehicles and causing injuries.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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In a message Monday on X, Sánchez said that so far there were no signs indicating that the plane was attacked by rebel groups that operate near Puerto Leguizamo.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cabarrus County Republican Party Chair Jim Quick pointed to the combination of increases in property values and tax revenue growth as signs homeowners in the county are feeling effects of higher tax bills.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Tocsins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tocsins. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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