on notice

idiom

formal
: warned or told about something
The police are on notice to have more security at the concert.
She put us on notice that she would not be available for interviews until after the trial.

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Ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, McMorris has put the rest of the slopestyle world on notice with his new run, including Norway’s Markus Kleveland and American Red Gerard, who came in second and third, respectively, at X Games Aspen. Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Indianapolis Public Schools put parents on notice an elearning day could be on the horizon. Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Jan. 2026 That limitation is the reason why a demand letter from attorneys was sent to the courts Friday, putting them on notice. Ubah Ali, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026 Freedom for Iran will come from the desires of the Iranian public, now surging through the streets across the country, not American arms, but keeping the Revolutionary Guard on notice serves the cause of liberty, which is in our national interest. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on notice

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“On notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20notice. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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