precaution
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The youngsters were taken to hospital as a precaution and confirmed to be safe.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Several nearby buildings were being evacuated as a precaution, according to officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Three passengers were treated in hospital as a precaution, Belga news agency reported.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Paramedics reportedly met the artist backstage and transported him to a nearby hospital out of precaution.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Remedios the Beauty, however, would have died laughing if she had known about that precaution.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Americans may also want to consider other precautions, like not buying bagged lettuce or salad kits.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
Makhijani told an associate he took extra precautions because wanted to insulate himself from litigation and that “they were sharks in the distressed world who took advantage of people,” the affidavit stated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The pressure on Tehran also was evident, with its leaders taking precautions against attack despite continuing peace talks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
"By working together and taking the necessary precautions, we can help protect our families, neighbors and community. We pray for the safety of our people," Rota mayor Aubry Hocog said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
The operators of the Ferris Wheel, he saw, did not take equivalent precautions.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Vocabulary lists containing precaution
Power Prefix: pre-
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Bush's Address on 9/11
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"Women in Aviation," Vocabulary from the informational text
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