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caveat

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


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Any GDP gain above 2% is considered above average, but there is a caveat, as usual.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

Another caveat: Some recent 351 ETF maneuvers reportedly caught the eye of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

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

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

England's late wobble comes with the caveat of the confusion caused by Sciver-Brunt's retirement.

From BBC Jun. 16, 2026

Our other caveat concerns the limits that locally available wild species set on the rise of food production.

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

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

Many of the executives couched their enthusiasm with caveats.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

Worker reskilling came up over and over, with several caveats.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 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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