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cautionary

adjective as in giving warning

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Having read the book, it’s hard to imagine a better fit for the cautionary tale of “The Substance.”

Ultimately, “The Apprentice” is a cautionary tale as much as it is an origin story.

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That same charm is on full display in her special “Seasoned Professional,” released in February, which seamlessly ties tender musings on motherhood to cautionary tales from the lactose intolerant.

No one could, and that should serve as a cautionary tale.

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Do you feel that this is, in a sense, a cautionary tale?

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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