as in warns
to give notice to beforehand especially of danger or risk
I should forewarn you before you come to visit that we have a dog
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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,
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The report warns that similar tensions could emerge during a severe space weather event.—
Ryan French,
Space.com,
15 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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“Forewarns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forewarns. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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