caution
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“What I would want to caution people against is thinking that the thirst or the engagement is the end — that’s been my reservation with it,” she said.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
Others caution drivers to slow for horse-drawn buggies that skirt in and out of the tree line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Some of the caution until now has been deliberate.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
From Paramount’s vantage point, this coverage was all to the good, as my colleague Meg James reported, because it all tended to favor the deal and sound a caution about a non-deal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
She said, with caution, “It won’t work forever, you know. No matter what we do.”
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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Dr. Seema Yasmin, an educator, author and clinical assistant professor at Stanford University, cautions users.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
However, Holmes cautions that this strategy works best with investment-grade bonds that have minimal risk of default.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
One of the researchers cautions against viewing screen time as entirely harmful and says the goal should be to balance physical activity with screen use that encourages active thinking.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
But he cautions that residency rules can be complex — making it important to consult a qualified tax professional, such as a certified public accountant, before making any major moves.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
One day Meera and Jojen decided to go see the river, despite Leaf’s cautions.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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However, Purser cautioned that setting up an effective evaluator system won’t be sufficient to catch all AI threats, as unforeseen risks will inevitably emerge.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
“Scientific American” cautioned in 1939 that “as much water as possible must be preserved to replenish ground water storage.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
In its report, CBO cautioned that it was uncertain about its estimates because the Defense Department didn’t respond to its requests for information.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
A recent report by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, which will co-host the summit, cautioned that the scale and depth of investible opportunity is the country's greatest weakness.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
James Goodale cautioned that if they published the Pentagon Papers, Nixon would likely come after them using the Espionage Act.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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“It’s clear from experience with Waymo that these autonomous vehicles can’t deal with unanticipated circumstances, so we are certainly cautioning about the dangers of 26,000 pounds barreling down the highways at 65 miles per hour.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
But business organisations from both sides of the border have urged for a deal to be reached, cautioning that additional tariffs between the two major trading partners would be harmful for both countries.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
A deal could come together soon, the people said, cautioning that nothing is finalized and the timing could still slip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
His comment came after US President Donald Trump said negotiations were being conducted in an "orderly and constructive manner", even while cautioning that US negotiators had been advised "not to rush into a deal".
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
After questioning Lomax, then cautioning him against some things he did not desire, Mr. Muhammad gave his consent.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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