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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But only a fool might deny the return of Matthew Tkachuk has put the NHL on notice:
The Florida Panthers’ shot at a second straight Stanley Cup is alive.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Riley Gaines put California, Minnesota and other states on notice as Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit against Maine for the state’s failure to comply with Title IX.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This past Saturday, the Olympic silver medalist put the entire world on notice with her performances.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has put the American university system on notice.
—Pat McCusker, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2025
Riley Gaines put California, Minnesota and other states on notice as Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit against Maine for the state’s failure to comply with Title IX.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This past Saturday, the Olympic silver medalist put the entire world on notice with her performances.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has put the American university system on notice.
—Pat McCusker, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
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“On notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20notice. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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