cautionary

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Combining with Unilever’s food division would remake McCormick into a global powerhouse, but the recent history of Big Food mergers hits a cautionary note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He long served as a moral exemplar; he should now serve as a cautionary tale known to all.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The fallout can serve as a cautionary tale for the industry, experts who spoke to the BBC say.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

After decades of stagnant returns, Ciena shares have morphed from a cautionary tale into one of Wall Street’s hottest stocks.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

The men who had invested in them were the subjects of cautionary tales, derision, and a fair measure of public loathing.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand