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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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The agencies building genuine depth here—understanding entity relationships, AI crawlability, the specific mechanics of how different platforms weight authority signals—have a window that will not stay open indefinitely.
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Prosecutors told jurors at trial that the group's actions — including bringing firearms, first aid kits and wearing body armor — were signals of nefarious intent.
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But the dosage change didn’t immediately raise any red flags.
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There have been red flags throughout the first three seasons.
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Managing Potential Warnings Court records from lawsuits shed light on how the manufacturers have managed potential warnings from the field.
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Evacuation orders affecting about 300 residents in the Oak Leaf Circle area were downgraded to warnings.
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Mounted atop the temporary wall were two sets of traffic lights, a pair of side-by-side green lights (currently off) and a set of red lights, now blinking.
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Both earlier crashes were reportedly linked to drivers running red lights, heightening concerns among local residents about safety at the intersection, the outlet reported.
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Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.
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What are the signs that game fatigue may be something more serious?
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“Tocsins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tocsins. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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