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caution

[kaw-shuhn] / ˈkɔ ʃən /




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Locals were advised to take additional caution around the beach.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

That allowed Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pit under the VSC, saving time, while the caution period ended before Norris could make it around to the pits again.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

But expressions turned to anxiety and caution reigned, as the vote count progressed and the left-wing bloc's lead began to shrink.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Although rising yield levels look increasingly attractive for many investors, caution is warranted until yields settle, Christoph Rieger, head of rates and credit research at Commerzbank, said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Back at the door, he opened it with the greatest caution, then pushed it wide and stepped inside.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

Dr. Seema Yasmin, an educator, author and clinical assistant professor at Stanford University, cautions users.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

A Strathclyde Police Standard Operating Procedures handbook for 2006 states: "The force should not recruit people with cautions or convictions, which may call into question the integrity of the applicant or the force."

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

One of the researchers cautions against viewing screen time as entirely harmful and says the goal should be to balance physical activity with screen use that encourages active thinking.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

But he cautions that residency rules can be complex — making it important to consult a qualified tax professional, such as a certified public accountant, before making any major moves.

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 2026

“They are expensive, so be careful not to lose them,” Dad cautions.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

Associated British Foods’ stock slid after the conglomerate cautioned on the outlook for its sugar and grocery units, ahead of the split of its food operations and fashion arm Primark.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Jacob Coxon cautioned that both OpenAI and Anthropic are recklessly racing to build AI systems they cannot fully control or comprehend.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

The researchers cautioned that the study was observational, meaning it can identify associations but cannot establish that sugar-sweetened beverages directly cause gastric cancer.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

"A lot of people are in for a shock when they see just how good the real competitors are," Mathews cautioned.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

Since Cardan’s a prince, it’s more than likely no one has ever cautioned him, has ever stayed his hand.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

"Do not use this pill under any circumstance," the institute said in its warning, cautioning that the drug could cause "overheating with potentially fatal consequences".

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

“It’s clear from experience with Waymo that these autonomous vehicles can’t deal with unanticipated circumstances, so we are certainly cautioning about the dangers of 26,000 pounds barreling down the highways at 65 miles per hour.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

"Our officers have a role to facilitate and accommodate peaceful protest," he said, while cautioning against a repeat of widespread anti-immigrant rioting last June.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

Likewise, a friend warned me against staying up through 2 a.m. for the premiere of Quentin Dupieux’s “Full Phil,” cautioning that it was the worst film they’d ever seen at Cannes in over a decade.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

Jones handed Booth the candle, cautioning him to hide its faint glow during the crossing, lest they be spotted by passing patrol boats.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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