precautionary

Example Sentences

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"With today's operations, they wanted to be extra safe, extra precautionary, and have the crew move into the safe haven posture," the spokesperson said.

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

Neighbors around the home were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Anglesey and Gwynedd councils said a "precautionary inspection" was being carried out after a suspected breach of the weight limit and the bridge would reopen only when confirmed safe.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

As a precautionary measure I moved onto the oar.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel