- present participle of caution.
cautioning
Example Sentences
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Cautioning "I wouldn't read too much into it", Rubio said "it takes a little while to hear back from Iran".
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Cautioning them to avoid violence, Dr. King said peaceful demonstrations would underscore the justice of their cause.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2022
Cautioning parents to be careful to “retain a sense of dignity,” the Singers added that “we must remember when to withdraw from the game and allow children their own space to play.”
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2019
Cautioning against violence during the transition, Reid said, “It’s crucial that Mubarak’s departure be an orderly one that leads to democracy in Egypt, including free, fair and open elections.”
From BusinessWeek • Feb. 11, 2011
Cautioning each other with warning pats, they tiptoed guiltily to the side of the house and peered in at the dining-room window, where the shade was raised a couple of inches above the sill.
From The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life by Lewis, Sinclair