- present participle of caution.
cautioning
Example Sentences
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Cautioning "I wouldn't read too much into it", Rubio said "it takes a little while to hear back from Iran".
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Cautioning them to avoid violence, Dr. King said peaceful demonstrations would underscore the justice of their cause.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2022
Cautioning that courts of appeals should be wary of upholding such a dramatic law, Kavanaugh goes on to warn the courts against “prematurely or unnecessarily rejecting the Government’s Commerce Clause argument.”
From Slate • Nov. 15, 2011
Cautioning against violence during the transition, Reid said, “It’s crucial that Mubarak’s departure be an orderly one that leads to democracy in Egypt, including free, fair and open elections.”
From BusinessWeek • Feb. 11, 2011
Cautioning Tim to "keep his eyes open for trade," he walked across the grounds to the building where Dan was employed, and found that young gentleman displaying the good qualities of a peculiar-looking weapon.
From The Adventures of a Country Boy at a Country Fair by Otis, James