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early warning

British  

noun

  1. advance notice of some impending event or development

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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This could include official government early warning systems and disaster interfaces which news organisations can access.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Slipping is an early warning, years before it becomes a problem, while you still have every option to adjust.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

The WMO said it was stepping up early warning support to help guide preparedness, especially in climate-sensitive sectors like agriculture and health.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

The USGS’ earthquake early warning system was activated, reaching cellphones in the San Francisco Bay Area.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

The early warning system worked perfectly in Fukushima prefecture.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

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