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caution

[kaw-shuhn] / ˈkɔ ʃən /




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In a joint statement with Australia, the EU, Finland, France, Norway and Switzerland, the UK embassy in Nepal urged British nationals in Nepal to "exercise caution in affected areas".

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

However, the researchers caution that much of the work was carried out in experimental models, so additional research will be necessary to determine exactly how the process operates in humans.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

Readings above 4 historically suggest it is time for caution in the stock market.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

They suggest caution regarding NAB’s credit quality in the current challenging macroeconomic environment, saying that it appears to be turning lower.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

“If you can teach me more of your ridiculous language,” said the princess, though some caution still lingered in her eyes.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

In addition, the HPS fund cautions in filings that its Level 2 valuations “may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 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

Kimberly-Clark cautions that there is a long research runway ahead, but a viable tree alternative would be a scientific breakthrough capable of reshaping the consumer-products landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Mason cautions that the lack of a detected signal should not be interpreted as evidence that intelligent life does not exist elsewhere.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

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

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan

In the early stages of the chip rally, he cautioned friends and co-workers, convinced that unquestioned faith in skyrocketing South Korean shares would end in tears when the fall came.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

However, he cautioned against calls for the introduction of the death penalty.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

However, they cautioned that other influences on brain health, including lifestyle and social engagement, could also contribute to the differences they observed.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

“Apple is already so large, profitable, and deeply embedded in its customers’ lives that incremental excellence may no longer be enough to redefine the company,” Mohan cautioned.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

“Do not move,” he cautioned in a low voice.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

"Our officers have a role to facilitate and accommodate peaceful protest," he said, while cautioning against a repeat of widespread anti-immigrant rioting last June.

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

However, they soon tempered expectations, with Tehran cautioning a deal was "not imminent", while Trump said he had instructed his negotiators "not to rush into" one.

From BBC May 27, 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

Earlier, the Kenya Meteorological Department warned of prolonged heavy rainfall, cautioning about urban flooding, poor visibility.

From BBC Mar. 7, 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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