cautionary
Example Sentences
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If anything, “Obsession” serves as a cautionary tale — for boys.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Today, Nike’s China business is flailing—a cautionary tale of an American giant caught in the tar pit of China’s hypercompetitive and increasingly nationalistic consumer market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The $12 billion fund is one of the largest publicly traded business development companies, and its credit stumbles have become one of the sector’s cautionary tales.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Spirit’s collapse is a cautionary tale for people who hoard company loyalty points, said Katy Nastro, a travel expert at the travel site Going.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
I felt I was supposed to be the cautionary voice that prepared family members for the worst even while I urged them to hope for the best.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing cautionary
ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 4
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Tone and Point of View, List 3
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