in warning

Frequency: 5.55.4 per million words

as a way of warning someone

warningPREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • The dog growled in warning as we approached.
  • She raised a hand in warning, signaling him to stop.
  • His eyes narrowed in warning, a clear sign of his displeasure.
  • The siren wailed in warning, alerting everyone to the danger.
  • She spoke in warning about the potential dangers.
  • A sudden flash of lightning served in warning of the approaching storm.
  • He gave a sharp whistle in warning to the children playing near the road.
  • The referee showed a yellow card in warning to the aggressive player.
  • The rattling sound was heard in warning before the old bridge collapsed.
  • The company's falling stock prices acted in warning of deeper financial troubles.