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cautionary

adjective as in giving warning

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Critics say the incident is a cautionary tale: the more we outsource judgment to algorithms, the more vulnerable we are to the mistakes those algorithms make.

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It’s a cautionary tale of how quickly miscalculating a customer base can escalate now—and the latest chapter in the corporate culture wars that have come for brands including Bud Light and Target.

The exhibition pairs cautionary art history with thoughtful and poetic retorts from 20 artists, including a nonprofit art studio.

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While authorities are hailing it as Lombok's success story, some see a cautionary tale.

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"Volatile swap rates and a cautionary approach among lenders have led to an abrupt halt in consecutive monthly average rate falls," she said.

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