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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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 -
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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For Roseline, 36, a five-year Willbes veteran who joined SOTA-BO in 2020, the factory’s red flags were already apparent before the layoffs began.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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Together, information like this can help fliers recognize red flags that may signal travel disruptions ahead—or simply better understand why a flight was canceled or delayed in the first place.—
Graham Rapier,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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With SkyCal overhead, the driver was seen swerving around other cars and speeding through red lights as authorities followed close behind.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Michael Schade, who works in the department’s traffic division, said most e-bike accidents were caused by riders disobeying basic traffic rules, like running red lights and not stopping at stop signs.—
Alissa Gary,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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America’s war against Iran is continuing in its third week without any reduction in intensity or imminent signs of its conclusion, despite statements from senior American officials about the successes already achieved.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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The signs of Spring are abundant at Lafayette's Orchard Nursery.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Wake-up calls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wake-up%20calls. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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