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caveat

[kav-ee-aht, -at, kah-vee-, key-] / ˈkæv iˌɑt, -ˌæt, ˈkɑ vi-, keɪ- /


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A published report that frontier artificial-intelligence lab Anthropic was profitable for a second quarter in a row contains a very important caveat.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

She said ministers would look to legislate "as soon as they can" - with the caveat it may reassess these if firms develop and implement solutions sooner.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Another important caveat: If you claim Social Security before reaching FRA and you are still working, your wages can lead to some of your benefits to be withheld.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

The one caveat, Zucker says — a clown is by far the most embarrassing brand of comedian you can be.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

It was much as Bunderson had described it to Reggie in August, but there was an important caveat to the plea in abeyance.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

Now some caveats: The industry attracts types already hyped up on AI potential and AI risks.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

With some caveats, rising interest rates and inflation often create a better environment for value stocks.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

However, Davies said there were "caveats" - which meant in some cases even without logos the correct item of clothing was difficult to find outside of the school itself.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

With caveats aplenty, that is pretty much what happened.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

True, a couple of caveats were thrown in, but these were clearly meant to suggest that Durham, for all its achievements, still possessed a sense of humility.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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