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

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

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

She shot me a cautioning look, as if she sensed my urge to snatch it and tear it to shreds.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu