precautionary

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Five astronauts had briefly entered the docked Dragon spacecraft as a precautionary measure -- the capsule functions as a lifeboat of sorts in the case an evacuation is needed.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Many have gone so far as to apply the precautionary principle here too: the burgeoning field of AI welfare is devoted to figuring out if and when we must care about machines.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Following the crash, TT organisers said fans would be banned from the viewing area at Parliament Square for the remainder of the 2026 event as a "precautionary measure".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“As a precautionary measure, Ricky Martin and his entire team exited the stage while security personnel and local authorities worked to contain the situation and ensure the safety of those in attendance,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

She twisted her hair up in a bun and checked my vitals, I guess just as a final precautionary measure.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds