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caution

[kaw-shuhn] / ˈkɔ ʃən /




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In finance, the change is coming more slowly, but as banks approach opportunities in China with caution, patriotism is beginning to matter more on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Locals were advised to take additional caution around the beach.

From Barron's Sep. 14, 2026

That allowed Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli and Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pit under the VSC, saving time, while the caution period ended before Norris could make it around to the pits again.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

The researchers caution that the findings are not yet sufficient to support formal recommendations about oxalate intake for people with IBD.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

But his sense of caution did not prevent him from making immediate and dramatic changes to combat the Red Scare.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

Dr. Seema Yasmin, an educator, author and clinical assistant professor at Stanford University, cautions users.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

In a phone interview, Paul Staniland, a political scientist at the University of Chicago, cautions against overestimating the effect of public opinion surveys on U.S. foreign policy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

Ince suggests doing thorough research to find the right fit for you, and cautions against using online resources which may offer generic advice.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

But he cautions that residency rules can be complex — making it important to consult a qualified tax professional, such as a certified public accountant, before making any major moves.

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 2026

“I hope you know what you’re doing,” Mustafa cautions, wiping sweat off his brow.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

He cautioned against anyone reading too much into the president's remarks.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Jacob Coxon cautioned that both OpenAI and Anthropic are recklessly racing to build AI systems they cannot fully control or comprehend.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

Associated British Foods’ stock slid after the conglomerate cautioned on the outlook for its sugar and grocery units, ahead of the planned split of its food operations and fashion arm Primark.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

The researchers cautioned that the study was observational, meaning it can identify associations but cannot establish that sugar-sweetened beverages directly cause gastric cancer.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

Claudia once or twice cautioned Jamie not to make a mess.

From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg

“It’s clear from experience with Waymo that these autonomous vehicles can’t deal with unanticipated circumstances, so we are certainly cautioning about the dangers of 26,000 pounds barreling down the highways at 65 miles per hour.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

But business organisations from both sides of the border have urged for a deal to be reached, cautioning that additional tariffs between the two major trading partners would be harmful for both countries.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

His comment came after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were being conducted in an "orderly and constructive manner", even while cautioning that US negotiators had been advised "not to rush into a deal".

From Barron's May 25, 2026

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

I talked to Ross for hours, explaining what I was about, cautioning him not to relate anything that he did not want to divulge.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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