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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Advertisement Advertisement Not too long ago, Tesla’s struggles would have been seen as a warning sign for broader EV takeup—and the push for decarbonizing transportation more broadly.
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Justin Worland, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Bank of America in December flashed a warning sign on the S & P 500′s valuation , saying its price to book ratio had then topped its previous high from March 2000 during the dotcom bubble.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
During the Great Resignation, Gen X departures increased by 37% compared to previous years—a warning sign that even this traditionally stable generation will seek better opportunities if undervalued.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The union’s parking lot contains a warning sign that non-union cars, such as those built in Mexico, will be towed.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Justin Worland, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
Bank of America in December flashed a warning sign on the S & P 500′s valuation , saying its price to book ratio had then topped its previous high from March 2000 during the dotcom bubble.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025
During the Great Resignation, Gen X departures increased by 37% compared to previous years—a warning sign that even this traditionally stable generation will seek better opportunities if undervalued.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The union’s parking lot contains a warning sign that non-union cars, such as those built in Mexico, will be towed.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Warning sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warning%20sign. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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