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warning

[wawr-ning] / ˈwɔr nɪŋ /




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Hundreds of actors and directors have signed a letter opposing the merger, warning it would choke production in an industry already battered by years of consolidation and cost-cutting.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

The rare and life-threatening condition usually appears with little warning, according to medical experts.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

A rare red heat alert, external was issued for parts of England and Wales at the time, warning even healthy people of the significant risk to life.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

A 2023 letter signed by Elon Musk and other industry figures, warning of the “profound risks” of the most advanced AI and calling for a moratorium, inspired her.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

We were splashing around, shivering and laughing, and Gran ran to the shore waving her mighty arms, warning us we were doing irreparable harm to our gallbladders.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Such warnings tend to put a chill on bank activity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Previously, referees had to rely on verbal warnings.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Some Taiwanese expressed frustration at the government's typhoon warnings, which caused most businesses to shut their doors on Friday and people to shelter indoors.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

The AI labels would function similarly to the explicit-content warnings on streaming tracks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

It took several more minutes of reassurance by Mrs. Frisby before the shrew grudgingly moved aside, still muttering warnings.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien




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