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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Leg cramps may also be an early warning sign of congestive heart failure.2 The Connection Between CHF and Leg Cramps In people with CHF, the heart doesn't pump blood with enough force. Sarah Hudgens, Health, 12 Dec. 2024 Once the switches were turned back on the plane continued to climb, but the warning sign remained on for 43 minutes before action was taken to stop and consult with the Tui maintenance team at Manchester Airport, the report stated. Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024 With the win, the Steelers proved the loss in Cleveland was a blip on the radar, not an early warning sign that things might unravel in December. Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024 One early warning sign is Elon Musk’s ascendency to power. Michael Posner, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for warning sign 

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“Warning sign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warning%20sign. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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