I. noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a health warning (= a warning printed on a product that could harm you )
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the health warning on cigarette packets
a warning glance
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She cast a warning glance at Elena.
a warning shot (= one fired as a warning to someone )
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Police fired warning shots into the air.
a warning sign (= one that shows something bad might be happening )
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In this case, social workers missed the warning signs and failed to protect the children.
a warning/danger/alarm signal (= a signal showing that there is danger )
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Managers should keep a watchful eye open for the danger signals.
early warning
government health warning
heeded...warnings
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If she had only heeded my warnings , none of this would have happened.
profits warning
serve as a warning
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Her death should serve as a warning to other young people.
shoot sb a quick/sharp/warning etc look/glance
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‘You’re welcome to stay as long as you like.’ Michelle shot him a furious glance.
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Jack shot an anxious look at his mother.
shout a warning
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The man had shouted a warning to other passengers just before the blast.
sound a note of caution/warning
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I would, however, sound a note of caution.
sounded...warnings
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Several earlier studies had sounded similar warnings .
stern warning/rebuke
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His actions have earned him stern rebukes from human rights organizations.
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
advance
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If we could list those we'd have advance warning of shortage problems on the assembly lines two months before they occur.
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Significant moments in history do not happen without some kind of advance warning .
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As there was little or no advance warning , those people who had paid for entertainment until 2am understandably felt short-changed.
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It was a pity one could not invade without giving advance warnings and following the rules: it would be a pushover.
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Ernest Bevin, however, was given no advance warning .
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However, if you are given advance warning , think about the stay and about the meals you will have to provide.
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Employers could provide advance warning of intended plant closures or major reorganisation.
dire
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The dire warnings of world shortages have not come to pass.
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Green light DIRE warnings are given of the consequences of taking the necessary measures to make cars more environment-friendly.
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And still, where Fergie's behaviour merely offered dire warnings - Never misbehave.
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Several of these additives contain dire warnings of quite nasty effects, particularly upon certain groups of susceptible persons.
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The dire warning came yesterday from Stansted Airport's marketing director Colin Hobbs.
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Minutes later a reprieve arrived - a dire warning to all teetotallers!
early
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Into this would be built an early warning system to keep the business on the right financial track.
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At the time, many of these distant early warnings sounded overheated.
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This can give you the earliest possible warning , especially important if you live in a big house.
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Kennedy's earlier warning now proved correct.
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Now, after experiment rather than speculation, it seems that stabilimenta are really early warning landmarks for birds.
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They provide vital back-up service for EF1-11s used to disable the enemy's early warning radar systems.
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A caravan was parked in the area to give early warning of any approaches.
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It was a symptom of an overheated economy, and a useful early warning of faster inflation to come.
final
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But he gave a final warning to Horsley.
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One final warning is worth repeating here.
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After repeated complaints, the head attempted to lodge a final warning on his record.
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A final warning ought not to be worded vaguely.
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Handing him a cigarette I left him with a final warning .
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Mr Sodhi said he intended to give Miss Dixon a final warning but her attitude meant he felt compelled to sack her.
prior
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However, Mrs. Buttigieg claimed that there had been no prior warnings to indicate that changes would take place over the weekend.
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Living with giddiness An attack may be totally sudden or there may be prior warning .
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This may take place during your stay and prior warning may not be given.
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At present the Chancellor has nine days' prior warning of the crucial retail price figures.
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You can imagine my surprise, then, when Pikey, without prior warning , started to hum like a top.
stern
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He gave a stern warning against the dangers of the arms race.
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But he reminded reporters of the stern warnings issued Sunday by Gen.
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The court gave a stern warning against future attempts to scoop it.
verbal
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No siren will be used and the alert will be given by verbal warning arranged by the Police.
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Mrs Jonker, of Southport, said Miss Owen had been sacked for gross misconduct after written and verbal warnings .
written
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This procedure includes an oral and/or written warning , suspension or summary dismissal.
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A further complaint may lead to a written warning , which will sometimes be described as final.
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The customer must be given the written warning .
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If you are given a written warning , you may be asked to sign a copy to acknowledge receipt.
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Mrs Jonker, of Southport, said Miss Owen had been sacked for gross misconduct after written and verbal warnings .
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Technically, the offence merited a written warning that could lead to a sacking.
■ NOUN
bell
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Would she ring the warning bell that cushioned the little fellow from the worst of it?
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At that moment no warning bells sounded in his head.
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Broomhead heard warning bells starting to ring in his head.
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For a moment his attractiveness shone so powerfully that it almost sabotaged the warning bells sounding strident alarm inside Charity's head.
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No warning bells chimed in this mere mortal mind.
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There were no more sounds of men running, but his warning bells were ringing.
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A warning bell sent off its small alarm inside Renwick's head.
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But a brief study of his conduct sheet started warning bells ringing loud and clear - softly, softly, Hamish.
glance
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She threw me a warning glance , telling me with her eyes to stay well away.
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She, who knew me well, understood and flashed a warning glance at me.
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He put his hand over his mouth and Auntie Lou shot a warning glance at him.
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Owen gave him a warning glance .
health
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As ever, the normal health warnings apply.
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Our governments have also tried to change our behavior. Health warnings on cigarette packages have had some impact.
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The Food Safety Directorate say that all packets of cling film should carry health warnings .
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California has required health warnings on all alcoholic beverages and in all premises that sell alcohol.
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A health warning has also been issued against the consumption of mussels from the area, which extends form Berwick to Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
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The most visible effect would be general health warnings covering up to 40 percent of packages of cigarettes as of September 2002.
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His bone-structure showed strength, yet his mouth had a masculine sensuality that should have carried a health warning .
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Should health warnings be extended to drinks advertising?
light
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The warning light came on, and it's thought that was the point at which the pilot radioed for help.
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Looking right then left he saw the signals with their warning lights reassuring him of their presence.
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But when the pilot switched on his flight systems, a red warning light glowed.
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Barriers and warning lights were put up and further warning lights were placed a short distance away.
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It is because at this time the warning light is more easily visible in the twilight than in the daylight.
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The bulb had obviously been hit hard soas to break its filament, to ensure no warning light came on.
look
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Rain gave Oliver a warning look .
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Maurin gave Rain a warning look .
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I saw Benjamin's anxious eyes but ignored his warning look .
message
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Such reservations include a warning message , flagging of the citing field or a setting of the citing field to null.
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A warning message will be displayed if the Package version has not been approved however this will not prevent registration.
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If entitlements are exceeded, the system will issue the relevant warning message and stop pay.
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Mrs Thatcher's public speeches contained thinly veiled warning messages to colleagues who doubted the strategy.
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An appropriate warning message will be displayed if you attempt to update a despatched Issue.
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Disapproval would at first enrage and then devastate him, and these warning messages apparently arrived visually.
note
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A warning note to the churches is that the report finds that only 14 percent of children are in contact with a church.
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We may have to sound a warning note of challenge as well as minister a word of comfort.
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The young Communist shop steward had no difficulty in obtaining the first two warning notes .
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Nevertheless, as planned, a second warning note was issued.
profit
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After the profits warning was announced, the shares had slumped by up to 100p.
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Other companies issuing profit warnings or unexpectedly weak earnings included Hutchison Technology Inc., down 6 to 36 1 / 2.
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Harland's shares rose 15 to 94p compared with 585p before the profit warning .
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Engineering group Wheway dipped 5p to 7p after a profits warning .
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Last year, the shares traded in the 14p to 4p range as the market reacted to takeover rumours and profit warnings .
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Despite earlier profit warnings , the results were worse than expected.
shot
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Before she could investigate further, her own dim worm fired a warning shot .
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Private Morrison's boat was fired on when he ignored warning shots .
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Reset those guns to fire warning shots , and try to keep us safe till dawn.
sign
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Floors: Preliminaries should usually include zoning off the area by placing suitable warning signs or cones.
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Exasperated police blamed drivers for going too fast and ignoring fog warning signs .
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It is very important for parents to get professional help as soon as they recognize any of these warning signs .
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It is a warning sign that your water quality is unsuitable.
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But raised blood pressure is an early warning sign and is one of the simplest and cheapest checks that can be done.
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She gave no warning signs , and the destruction created in the wake of her departure can be devastating.
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They admit he is charming, but fingers point to his eyes as warning signs , demonic pin points.
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But they admit that many warning signs are just a bluff.
signal
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An answer that the Under-Secretary gave me on 15 October 1990 suggested that a fair number of warning signals would be available.
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The advice to drivers is to slow down and take heed of the warning signals .
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That was the cue for Spartak to post the warning signals with a series of slick attacks.
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This type of warning signal is today known as Batesian Mimicry.
system
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Into this would be built an early warning system to keep the business on the right financial track.
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Always listen to your body and its built-in warning system - pain!
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Also the warning system was wholly inadequate.
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They have an early warning system .
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But now there's a new type of warning system .
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However, he trusted his warning system and so decided to institute the hiding plan.
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Use was made of facilities for communications, intelligence gathering, and early warning systems .
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She wondered if she had developed an early warning system since the fiasco with Marcus.
■ VERB
carry
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Indeed, such medication usually carries a warning stating that the individual should not drive or operate machinery after taking it.
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The remaining surface must carry blunt warnings about the dangers of smoking.
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The Food Safety Directorate say that all packets of cling film should carry health warnings .
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Given the potential for abuse, should drinks packaging carry a health warning on the label?
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His bone-structure showed strength, yet his mouth had a masculine sensuality that should have carried a health warning .
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Maybe in the national interest new company incorporation certificates should carry an official government warning !
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One carried a message warning the restaurant to stop serving meat.
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Seed packets could carry a simple warning and the familiar skull-and-crossbones motif.
fire
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Before she could investigate further, her own dim worm fired a warning shot.
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The farmer had fired a warning barrel, but his only reward was a pair of trousers.
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Reset those guns to fire warning shots, and try to keep us safe till dawn.
give
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They're going to keep finding fault with your work, and giving you warnings , so they can sack you.
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If you yourself have to alter an arrangement try to give as much warning as possible.
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Mr Begg gave warning that the consequences of being declared bankrupt would be harsh and severe.
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But he gave a final warning to Horsley.
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A voice synthesiser gives further audible warnings .
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A caravan was parked in the area to give early warning of any approaches.
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It is the first time that the organization has given such a direct warning , however.
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They are the individuals who must be given early warning if a new spending proposal is in the pipe-line.
heed
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The judge said the father had failed to heed warnings about the relationship.
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They acknowledge their sin in heeding the warnings and the wild stories of the majority of the spies.
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How does the child learn to heed the warning ?
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Motherwell failed to heed the warning , and paid the penalty.
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If you do not heed the spiritual warning , at least heed the physical one!
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Lachlan would heed no warning , of course.
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In this instance the gunner must have failed to heed the warning with his upper-rear turret.
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Not that I expect you to heed my warning .
ignore
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But Berisha, tied up in an election year and basking in Western political support, ignored the warnings .
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A gutsy and popular player, Howe ignored medical warnings despite previous heart tremors.
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She ignored the outside warnings about Adrienne from the older ones who frequented the places where she sang.
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I might ignore all the warnings and even try to convince other people that lung cancer does not really exist.
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Above all why had he, Mungo, ignored the warning and involved himself?
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And for months they have ignored repeated U.S. warnings about the dangers of this new, aggressive policy.
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Those who ignore the warnings do so at their peril, however.
issue
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Cadbury had changed their labelling policy and had issued no warning to retailers.
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They also give messages and instructions; they offer blueprints and ideals; they issue warnings and prohibitions.
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In University City, some agents issue similar warnings to prospective buyers.
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Local public health authorities and water sports authorities have issued warnings about the risk from Weil's Disease.
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Other companies issuing profit warnings or unexpectedly weak earnings included Hutchison Technology Inc., down 6 to 36 1 / 2.
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It is, however, hard to make a recommendation to read this fine offering by Boyd without issuing a warning .
provide
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The abolitionist stand does provide a warning beacon against which penal policies, such as prison building programmes, might be assessed.
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It provides tailored warning alerts and alarms for a central management system to act upon.
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We also have details of a low-battery indicator circuit which will provide warning of impending battery failure in portable equipment.
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Employers could provide advance warning of intended plant closures or major reorganisation.
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So, to provide ample warning , fit smoke alarms.
receive
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There had been rumblings about a riot, but Nicholson had received the warnings with little fear.
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Wolin found that most employees never received any warnings .
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Usually the tow pilot receives no warning of the danger.
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Everybody living within that area was expected to receive warning of an accident within fifteen minutes.
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He has already received warnings of his own impending doom so is lost in his own thoughts, fears and anxieties.
repeat
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And for months they have ignored repeated U.S. warnings about the dangers of this new, aggressive policy.
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Leading sixty warriors stripped for battle to McNall's cabin, where several families had fortified themselves, Joseph repeated his warning .
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Holmes repeated his warning that Sir Henry should not go on the moor at night, and should not go anywhere alone.
send
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He was smiling still, but there was something about the smile that sent a warning tingle dancing along her spine.
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But your muscles are important for more than sending out warning signals.
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Guilt because she had not been at her father's side when death had sent him this violent warning .
serve
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And its spectacular fall from grace should serve as a warning .
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The tail is vibrated and shaken against rocks when the snake is irritated or alarmed and serves as a warning .
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It also serves as an early warning of any deterioration in quality.
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His larger-than-life statue with its slightly oriental cast of features serves as a warning that you are approaching the junk food area.
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It should also serve as a warning against using the concept of social class in a crude explanatory manner.
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The judge said the long sentence should serve as a warning to others tempted to join the illegal trade in exotic birds.
shoot
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Robert said that his brother had shot him without warning from about ten feet, inflicting a serious thigh wound.
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He put his hand over his mouth and Auntie Lou shot a warning glance at him.
shout
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Voices in the audience shouted out warnings to us.
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Down in the area by the fatal table, they began to lurch through the exit, shouting warnings .
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One of the man-things had seen them coming and shouted a warning .
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Some one else must shout warnings about the growing gap between income levels in this nation.
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Drivers flashed the crew and jumped out of their cars shouting warnings .
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A coachman has to drive, a groom has to open the door, a peon has to shout warnings .
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Suddenly one of the Zimbalan bodyguards shouted a warning and lunged at the photographers.
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Each night at intervals he shouted a warning that anyone who approached would be shot.
sound
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It is worth sounding a warning to those who are part of a tightly-knit family unit.
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But its 1993 report sounded some warnings and suggested that governments consider advisory votes for controversial projects.
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We may have to sound a warning note of challenge as well as minister a word of comfort.
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If temperatures rise too high or machine speeds fall too low, an alarm sounds a warning before the system breaks down.
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Reigning champions Denbighshire soared to a 118runs win over Merionethshire at Gwersyllt to sound an early warning to their challengers.
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In the echoing stillness of the hall at Colcutt Manor it sounded like the four-minute warning .
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a shot across the bows/a warning shot (across the bows)
a word of warning/caution/advice/thanks etc
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And a word of advice just you be careful of that old goat, Moreton.
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And a word of warning - when you arrive in Hye-on-Wye beware of the second-hand bookshops.
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But business advisors in the city have sounded a word of caution.
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He would hand her a sheaf of uncounted bank notes, which she received without a word of thanks.
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However, a word of caution is in order.
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Now a word of warning about the stitch patterns in the pattern book.
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Take a word of advice, Mr Watt.
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You won't mind a word of advice?
advance planning/warning/booking etc
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For course details details and advance booking forms contact:.
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However, Redmond and Manschreck acknowledged that they had not billed for or received any money for the advance planning.
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If we could list those we'd have advance warning of shortage problems on the assembly lines two months before they occur.
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It will also repay advance bookings.
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Perhaps the most widely used online service is travel planning, both to research a destination and to do advance bookings.
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Significant moments in history do not happen without some kind of advance warning.
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The most obvious features are the tall watchtowers scattered across the Silk Road to provide advance warning of Xiongnu attack.
dire warning/prediction/forecast
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He was walking in spite of all those specialists and their dire predictions.
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Take the current fascination with dire forecasts, for example.
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That was the rift that grabbed headlines late in 1990, as a result of a dire forecast.
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The dire warnings of world shortages have not come to pass.
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The crisis has unsettled financial markets and brought dire predictions of revolution or civil war from some politicians.
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The most dire forecasts say rising mercury on Earth could bring about both devastating floods and droughts.
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When a highly qualified professional makes such a dire prediction, one has to sit up and take notice.
early warning system/device etc
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Into this would be built an early warning system to keep the business on the right financial track.
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She wondered if she had developed an early warning system since the fiasco with Marcus.
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The antibody test is the best early warning device available.
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Their fortunes may thereby serve as an early warning system to humankind of previously unrecognized environmental problems.
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They have an early warning system.
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This knowledge also improves early warning systems for the events.
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Timely recognition of emerging infections requires early warning systems to detect new infectious diseases before they become public health crises.
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Use was made of facilities for communications, intelligence gathering, and early warning systems.
prior warning/notice
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At present the Chancellor has nine days' prior warning of the crucial retail price figures.
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Boudiaf had met the leaders of eight opposition parties on Feb. 9 in order to give them prior notice of the measures.
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However, given prior notice, they will accommodate guests' needs.
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However, Mrs. Buttigieg claimed that there had been no prior warnings to indicate that changes would take place over the weekend.
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Living with giddiness An attack may be totally sudden or there may be prior warning.
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Packed lunches are available but please give prior notice.
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This may take place during your stay and prior warning may not be given.
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When faced with similar situations in the future, why not give yourself prior warning by asking the following question?
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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All cigarette packets carry a government health warning .
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Soldiers began firing into the crowd without any warning .
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The weather report gave a warning of more snow and icy roads.
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This is your last warning - leave or I'll call the police.
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Two of the prisoners were publicly beaten, as a warning to the others.
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You should always read the warnings on the back of medicine bottles.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But gradually Stella begins to realize that the warnings she has heard about Edgar are true.
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If we could list those we'd have advance warning of shortage problems on the assembly lines two months before they occur.
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So many poison-producing amphibians give vivid and unmistakable warnings that they have such defences at their disposal.
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The judge said the father had failed to heed warnings about the relationship.
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The Ministry of Agriculture statement said that the warning had been intended as preventative advice.
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There were other ways to advertise that could keep the warnings at a minimum, and the sales of cigarettes zooming.
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Voices in the audience shouted out warnings to us.
II. adjective
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a shot across the bows/a warning shot (across the bows)
a word of warning/caution/advice/thanks etc
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And a word of advice just you be careful of that old goat, Moreton.
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And a word of warning - when you arrive in Hye-on-Wye beware of the second-hand bookshops.
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But business advisors in the city have sounded a word of caution.
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He would hand her a sheaf of uncounted bank notes, which she received without a word of thanks.
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However, a word of caution is in order.
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Now a word of warning about the stitch patterns in the pattern book.
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Take a word of advice, Mr Watt.
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You won't mind a word of advice?
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Aunt Lou shot a warning glance at father just as he was about to speak.
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From the trees there came a warning screech and the whole flock took to the air.
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He grabbed her pistol and fired a warning shot. The intruder ran back out into the hall.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Yet, in retrospect, there were also warning signs for de Gaulle.