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

Even if we can’t be sure something is conscious, we might err on the side of caution by assuming it is – what philosopher Jonathan Birch calls the precautionary principle for sentience.

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

You'd think the Commandant would be taking precautionary measures against an attack on Blackcliff, but she seems unconcerned.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir