cautionary
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In Mann’s eyes, the South African government’s disastrous bid for absolute political power is a cautionary tale with particular resonance today.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Cliff Kuang and Robert Fabricant open their book User Friendly with the cautionary tale of the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
But there’s a reason that “I did my own research” has become a cautionary internet meme.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
The fallout can serve as a cautionary tale for the industry, experts who spoke to the BBC say.
From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026
Though she knew it was meant to be a cautionary tale, now that she had seen that fairy, she thought that Kathleen’s fate was not so cruel after all.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
Vocabulary lists containing cautionary
ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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Tone and Point of View, List 3
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World Without Fish
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