as in warnings
something that tells of approaching danger or risk
his high blood pressure was a wake-up call that he needed to do something about his health
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Fried’s statement to the Herald comes amid warnings from a growing chorus of political leaders that Wasserman Schultz’s decision — and the state party’s silence about it — could have ripple effects across the ballot in November.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026 -
The blaze burned eastward up to the northern edge of a neighborhood in Oceanside, prompting evacuation warnings for many homes west of Douglas Drive and west of Vandegrift Boulevard, according to online Genasys mapping.—
Kristina Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Some behaviors are more subtle—and according to industry professionals, these are the biggest red flags.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Those red flags include things like surveys showing overconfidence in stocks and technical measures of tightening credit conditions.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Two hours later, Eric was standing in the 200 level in front of a Canes backdrop with red lights above his head.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The new restrictions extend to times when drivers aren't moving but are still on the road, like when they're stopped at red lights or stuck in traffic, TribLIVE reported.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The brand continues to grow, opening a Lisbon hotel in 2022, and its popularity shows no signs of waning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Salah turned 34 today, with several fans bringing signs to the stadium in his honor.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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“Wake-up calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake-up%20calls. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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