precaution
Example Sentences
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"But obviously when there are packs of wolves roaming around at night, it is a safety precaution we need to take."
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Major international businesses—banks and consulting firms among them—evacuated office staff as a precaution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Other facilities have closed or reduced activity as a precaution, such as Ruwais.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Employees cleared guests from the immediate area Tuesday afternoon as a precaution.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
But I do know how to take precaution.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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