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cautionary reminder

NOUN
admonishment
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BBD is also a cautionary reminder to Major League general managers not to overpay players whose best years are behind them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Feminist lawyer Payal Chawla, meanwhile, described the "misogynistic narrative surrounding Chakraborty" as "deeply troubling" and said the case "should serve as a cautionary reminder of the perils of being judgmental".

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2025

Levenson hopes the Batali verdict serves as a cautionary reminder to abuse survivors that they will always be held to a higher standard, especially in high profile cases.

From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2022

In that heroic effort, there is to be found a cautionary reminder that all couples future and present should heed: Never get matching tattoos.

From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2018

John Oliver gave audiences a detailed introduction to the world of cryptocurrencies in this week’s episode of Last Week Tonight with a cautionary reminder of the pitfalls.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 12, 2018




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