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precaution

[pri-kaw-shuhn] / prɪˈkɔ ʃən /


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Some theme parks in Dubai, including Legoland and Real Madrid World, have remained closed as a precaution.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Some students in the Canterbury area of Kent are being given this treatment as a precaution after a number of cases of invasive meningococcal disease, even though the specific strain has not been identified.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

For John Winston Isidro, life aboard his VLCC, or Very Large Crude Carrier, has been marked by equal parts monotony and precaution since his ship began playing the waiting game.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Employees cleared guests from the immediate area Tuesday afternoon as a precaution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

As an extra measure of precaution, she took the elevator to an office three floors above, then walked down the staircase to the FBI.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau