little warning

Frequency: 7.313.5 per million words

not much or no warning before something happens

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Examples (10)

  • There was little warning of the coming disaster.
  • The sudden collapse of the bridge occurred with little warning.
  • Residents had little warning before the wildfire spread rapidly.
  • His resignation came with little warning, surprising everyone in the office.
  • The technical malfunction happened with little warning, leading to data loss.
  • The economic downturn hit the industry with little warning.
  • She experienced a severe allergic reaction with little warning.
  • The flash flood swept through the town, giving people little warning.
  • Despite the impending threat, authorities provided little warning.
  • The sudden change in weather conditions gave climbers little warning.