precaution
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The U.S. took the same precaution two years earlier, when an inspector received a threatening phone call.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
Even so, the results suggest that limiting prolonged exposure during periods of poor air quality may be a practical precaution.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
Sixteen were checked as a precaution for issues such as hearing loss after the explosion.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Around 700 people left their homes as a precaution in Le Porge, where more than 3,000 campers were also relocated, the prefecture said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
My tone was defiant, but I was offended by the insensitivity of the officer and suspected this wasn’t a required safety precaution.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Viewing a solar eclipse can potentially damage your eyes, so it is important to take precautions to watch it safely.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
One recent study found that 48% homes with these precautions survived some of California’s largest fires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Sable maintains it has fully repaired the pipelines and that the company adheres to stringent safety precautions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
“If somebody’s generally healthy I usually say you should take the same precautions as patients who have underlying respiratory disorders,” she says.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
‘Hey, we’re scouting the enemy. We took precautions.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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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