early warning
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The USGS’ earthquake early warning system was activated, reaching cellphones in the San Francisco Bay Area.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Agency cuts have dampened “surveillance systems, early warning systems, and just the number of healthcare workers.”
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
She explains that investor buying and selling serves as an early warning system for a fund’s future.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
They also want to explore whether the ratio of MUFAs to PUFAs in the bloodstream could serve as an early warning marker for pancreatic cancer risk.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
American wizards once kept Clabberts in their gardens to give early warning of approaching Muggles, but the International Confederation of Wizards has introduced fines which have largely ended this practice.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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