- present participle of caution.
cautioning
Example Sentences
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"Our officers have a role to facilitate and accommodate peaceful protest," he said, while cautioning against a repeat of widespread anti-immigrant rioting last June.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
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
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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