caution

Example Sentences

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“Out of an abundance of caution, he agreed with his security detail’s recommendation to see a physician before the three-hour drive home,” the court said on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

People have been advised to stay in the lower levels of their homes, avoid windows, watch for falling debris and tree limbs, and use caution if they want to drive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Bitcoin, which neared $75,000 early in the conflict, has since fallen 8%, contributing to investor caution.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

But before investors get too excited, traders at a handful of major Wall Street institutions have continued to urge caution.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I needed to get outside now, before the girls rushed headlong into another nightmare brought on by a lack of caution.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall