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precaution

[pri-kaw-shuhn] / prɪˈkɔ ʃən /


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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