cautioning

Example Sentences

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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

A deal could come together in the coming weeks, the people said, cautioning that the talks could still fall apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

A cash-and-stock deal could be announced as soon as Tuesday, when McCormick is set to report its latest quarterly results, the people said, cautioning that the plans could still slip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The founders of the company said they hoped to avoid further hikes in the year ahead, while cautioning that a change to tariff rates could scramble that plan.

From BBC • Feb. 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