warn
verb (used with object)
to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable.
have been warning
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present perfect progressiveof warn.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Senior RBA officials have been warning over the last few months about upside inflation risks, citing factors like the unresolved war in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
“These records really confirm what advocates, providers and lawmakers have been warning about since WISeR was launched. It’s troubling that CMS knew about much of this and didn’t communicate it to the public,” Cohen said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Its leaders have been warning for years that its resources did not match the demands placed upon it.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The demand has been so high that authorities have been warning fans about how to avoid ticket scams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Ever since I arrived in Minnesota people have been warning me about the extreme cold that’s on the way.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
