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Forewarning

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Unexpected EventPlay
Use 'forewarning' to suggest an event was surprising and not anticipated. SlideThe storm came without forewarning, leaving the town unprepared.
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Sense of UrgencyPlay
'Forewarning' often implies a need for immediate attention or action. SlideThe forewarning of the stock market crash caused investors to sell quickly.
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Hints of FuturePlay
Forewarning may be based on hints or signs of what will happen, not just explicit announcements. SlideThe silence was a forewarning of the bad news to come.