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warning

[wawr-ning] / ˈwɔr nɪŋ /




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Unions are warning the prime minister's proposal to keep PC Harper's killers in jail could increase the risk of some inmates being released by mistake, The Guardian reports.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Only the 17,000 homeowners who received warning notices are required to take any action.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Dark-mode Rhaenyra would have been wise to heed this warning when it was delivered the second time.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

When the county office sent out its warning letter, it had not yet reviewed the district’s budget materials.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

I had no idea if that would work, but Opal was making me nervous, and suddenly the witch’s warning was echoing in my brain.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff

A U.S. military helicopter fired at the rudder of the ship after its crew ignored warnings from American personnel working to enforce the naval blockade of Iran’s ports, the official said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

While the heat will not be quite as intense or feel as humid as the heatwaves in June and July, the BBC understands the Met Office may be considering issuing extreme heat warnings.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Evacuation warnings were issued for other parts of the pass.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Menzies said construction workers were told "not to open the windows at all", and small written warnings were put up next to the windows for residents.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Plus, I hoped Danielle would become friends with Anna despite her grandmother’s warnings.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea




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