cautionary
Example Sentences
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The willingness of the state to use force to break strikes proved a cautionary tale.
Former big-state governors and failed presidential candidates like California’s Pete Wilson and Texas’ Rick Perry are a cautionary tale for the Florida governor.
From Los Angeles Times
Jara hopes the story of her sisters and nephew could be a cautionary tale for others, particularly those who plan to venture into the wilderness but are inexperienced.
From Los Angeles Times
Though she had vowed it would be a tell-all book packed with “sexual dirt,” the book was introspective, poignant and very much a cautionary tale.
From Los Angeles Times
One cautionary note is that an inflation measure preferred by the Fed, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, was still up 4.6% in May from a year earlier.
From Washington Times
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