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warned
  • past participle of warn.
  • past tense form of warn.

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But earlier this year, the defence chiefs warned ministers they needed an additional £28bn over the next four years simply to meet existing commitments.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“I’m going to be as clear as possible … you need to tighten up your questioning,” Hwang warned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The cost of some organic solvents Ajinomoto uses is creeping up, and suppliers have warned they may pass on more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

In October 2023 702 information warned of a terrorist threat against U.S. military installations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I’m the one they’ve been warned about for years.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas