- present participle of caution.
cautioning
Example Sentences
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A deal could come together soon, the people said, cautioning that nothing is finalized and the timing could still slip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 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
She has emphasized to executives and board directors the need for OpenAI to improve its internal controls, cautioning that the company isn’t yet ready to meet the rigorous reporting standards required of a public company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Data released Friday didn’t provide much clarity, with many cautioning it was too early to determine a winner.
From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026
With Lee, Cal’s tricks did not work, for Lee’s bland mind moved effortlessly ahead of him and was always there waiting, understanding, and at the last moment cautioning quietly, “Don’t do it.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
