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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As well as raising the use of force, the move puts all officers on notice they could be called into duty ASAP and keeps those already on shifts working.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2025
Last season, Jayden Daniels put the NFL on notice by putting together a strong rookie campaign for the Washington Commanders.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Federal offices including the Education, Justice and Health and Human Services departments have put dozens of colleges on notice over antisemitism or discrimination allegations this year, but Harvard and Columbia have faced the strongest actions.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
With that arrest, immigrant advocates and attorneys were on notice.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 June 2025
Last season, Jayden Daniels put the NFL on notice by putting together a strong rookie campaign for the Washington Commanders.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Federal offices including the Education, Justice and Health and Human Services departments have put dozens of colleges on notice over antisemitism or discrimination allegations this year, but Harvard and Columbia have faced the strongest actions.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2025
With that arrest, immigrant advocates and attorneys were on notice.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
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“On notice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20notice. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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