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caveat

[kav-ee-aht, -at, kah-vee-, key-] / ˈkæv iˌɑt, -ˌæt, ˈkɑ vi-, keɪ- /


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The flight turned out to be a fantastic value with one major caveat: no Wi-Fi.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Another caveat to keep in mind is the tax treatment of TIPS.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

Hegseth insists his testosterone push is “not about artificial enhancement,” but the disclaimer is an empty caveat.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

We now have it with a spectacular new sound system along with the old caveat: Beware of what you wish for.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

“The caveat, though, is that you actually have to submit your application. Tell me you’ve told your dad you’re applying.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

However, Davies said there were "caveats" - which meant in some cases even without logos the correct item of clothing was difficult to find outside of the school itself.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Other A.I.-boosting politicians have begun adapting their messages to the times—albeit with some caveats.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

Comparing his two visits to Yosemite, Shields said he preferred not having to deal with the reservation system, but that came with some caveats.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The academic record points in the same direction, with caveats.

From MarketWatch Jul. 6, 2026

Nevertheless, as we’ll see, recognizing these major groups is still so useful for understanding history that I’ll use the group names as shorthand, without repeating the above caveats in every sentence.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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