- present participle of caution.
cautioning
Example Sentences
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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
Data released Friday didn’t provide much clarity, with many cautioning it was too early to determine a winner.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
A cash-and-stock deal could be announced as soon as Tuesday, when McCormick is set to report its latest quarterly results, the people said, cautioning that the plans could still slip.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Lydia gave him a cautioning glance and raised a finger, mouthing the words you promised.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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