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to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk the lifeguard warned the boys that if they continued playing so rough, someone was sure to get hurt
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Recent Examples of warns The report also warns that current laws can create incentives for states to expand unclaimed property programs, noting that using these funds to support state budgets may encourage more aggressive efforts to take control of accounts in the first place. —
Richard Ramos, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 The report warns that similar tensions could emerge during a severe space weather event. —Ryan French, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Trendy features, such as brightly colored turf or geometric garden layouts, may not stand the test of time, Manning warns. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026 Troyan warns that a weaker management structure may limit future leaders. —Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026 Ozog warns that prolonged exposure to red or infrared light could damage your retina. —Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026 The duo are reunited when Homelander sends Deep to track down A-Train, and A-Train warns Deep that won’t end well for him. —Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026 Snapchat also warns senders if screenshots are captured. —Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2026 Brant warns Ian to consider how his other wife might feel about the news that Emily is in the building. —Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Richard Ramos, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026 The report warns that similar tensions could emerge during a severe space weather event. —Ryan French, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Trendy features, such as brightly colored turf or geometric garden layouts, may not stand the test of time, Manning warns. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 Apr. 2026 Troyan warns that a weaker management structure may limit future leaders. —Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026 Ozog warns that prolonged exposure to red or infrared light could damage your retina. —Maria Godoy, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026 The duo are reunited when Homelander sends Deep to track down A-Train, and A-Train warns Deep that won’t end well for him. —Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026 Snapchat also warns senders if screenshots are captured. —Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2026 Brant warns Ian to consider how his other wife might feel about the news that Emily is in the building. —Lincee Ray, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
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Pronto and Snabbit have an SOS button within the app that alerts area supervisors in case of emergency.— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
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Tyler Czarnopis The electrical damage took out the system's main power source, its backup power source and even the notification system that alerts staff to failures, the DNR said.— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Spoonemore advises pouring boiling water slowly and carefully to avoid damaging nearby plants.— Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
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The National Park Service advises keeping a safe distance of at least 50 yards and never approaching or allowing a bear to come closer.— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Phillips cautions about drawing too many conclusions about longevity and muscle mass in other stages of life.— Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
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Expert Hemant Bhargava cautions taxpayers to treat AI as a translator rather than a decision-maker, emphasizing that consumer AI systems frequently miscalculate liabilities and fail to securely handle highly sensitive financial data.— Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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In voice-over, Daisy informs us that there has been extra security since last episode’s attack on the Plum bus.— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
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Here’s what informs those dividing lines in our cosmos.— Big Think, Big Think, 14 Apr. 2026
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