cautionary

Example Sentences

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The strategic logic is clear, but Big Food’s history of mega-mergers is a cautionary tale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

At First Minister's Questions on Thursday, John Swinney said the delays were because the same "cautionary approach taken in Edinburgh" was now being taken in Aberdeen.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 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

However, sources told The Times that the warning was cautionary and there’s no credible intelligence to indicate an impending attack.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Admittedly, Ekon wondered if, along with the fruit, he’d have to eat his cautionary words about them.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray