cautionary
Example Sentences
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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
Law enforcement sources experienced in intelligence said such alerts are cautionary in nature.
From Los Angeles Times
There is a cautionary tale here for the U.S. today as it squares off against China.
Fans might look upon the Tagovailoa situation as a cautionary tale of handing out a big contract to a player who was no slam dunk.
From MarketWatch
A recent Tax Court case offers a cautionary tale for home sellers: Fail to do your homework, and you risk putting a big dent in the profits on one of your biggest investments.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
