on notice

phrase

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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In a blink, the Bears were ahead 45-31 with an explosive offense that put the rest of the league on notice. Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Yet attorneys said the Treasury has now put Wall Street on notice. Robert Frank, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026 So, at the very least, any employees motivated by the potential of gaining even higher profits from illicit sales will seemingly be on notice. Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher is putting young people with potential gang connections on notice days before the start of the 2026 Minnesota State Fair. Ashley Grams, CBS News, 24 Aug. 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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