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caveat

[kav-ee-aht, -at, kah-vee-, key-] / ˈkæv iˌɑt, -ˌæt, ˈkɑ vi-, keɪ- /


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One caveat: Some researchers warn thirst can be delayed or reduced with age or certain medications.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The one caveat, Zucker says — a clown is by far the most embarrassing brand of comedian you can be.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

Like the other batters, his mark comes with the caveat of Pakistan's bowling attack being poor but, after all that has come before, Brook batted as many have asked him to.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

SpaceX’s stock performance is arguably most linked to peers in the space and satellite world, according to DataTrek — though there’s a big caveat.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

His father says Zach was outstanding, with one caveat.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

Most significantly, both the financial penalty and the new protections it agreed to have some major caveats.

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

However, Davies said there were "caveats" - which meant in some cases even without logos the correct item of clothing was difficult to find outside of the school itself.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

With caveats aplenty, that is pretty much what happened.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Research reinforces my own observations, but with a few caveats.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Lest these conclusions be misinterpreted, we should end this chapter with caveats against exaggerating two points: peoples’ readiness to accept better crops and livestock, and the constraints imposed by locally available wild plants and animals.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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