bear in mind

phrase

: to think of (something) especially as a warning : remember
Before planting, bear in mind that some flowers prefer full sun.

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“Bear in mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20in%20mind. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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