be warning
Frequency: 7.011.8 per million words
to act as a warning
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Examples (10)
- Let this be a warning to you not to trespass on my land again!
- The accident was a sharp warning to other drivers to slow down.
- His recent failure is a warning of what can happen without preparation.
- The sudden drop in temperature was a warning that a storm was approaching.
- Let that be a warning to anyone who thinks they can break the rules.
- The flashing red light is a warning that the system is overheating.
- The team's unexpected defeat was a timely warning before the finals.
- The strange noise from the engine is a warning that it needs repair.
- The economic crisis was a clear warning to investors about market volatility.
- Let her unfortunate experience be a warning to us all to be more careful.