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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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For years, firms like Kpler have flagged thousands of instances of oil tankers in the Persian Gulf manipulating onboard Automatic Identification System (AIS) signals — the system used to track vessels in transit — to evade sanctions on Iranian oil exports.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026 -
That uncertainty looms in the air on Wall Street as investors try to navigate shifting signals from Washington.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
26 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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However, their work now takes place as the Iran war creates serious supply constraints for essential fertilizer products — fueling massive price spikes and warnings of looming food insecurity.—
Chloe Taylor,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Similar warnings had been issued in other Gulf cities over recent weeks, but this was the first time residents in Riyadh received them.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
25 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 30 Mar. 2026.
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