were cautioning
- past progressive of caution.
Example Sentences
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Although officials were cautioning people to stay off the roads as they get more treacherous, the world must have pizza.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 21, 2018
“We got word back that they were cautioning the other dealers who sold, ‘Be careful what you sell on Staten Island,’” he said.
From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2016
Officials were cautioning against unnecessary driving, even as they expected some commuter trains to be delayed or canceled.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 25, 2016
But state and local officials across New England were cautioning it is too soon to call an all clear since Irene can still leave plenty of destruction while moving through.
From Reuters ● Aug. 28, 2011
The fingers were cautioning him to be ready—when the opportunity came.
From The Courage of Captain Plum by Curwood, James Oliver
