precaution
Example Sentences
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"However, as a precaution and because the safety and wellbeing of our residents is our highest priority, we took the decision to vacate the building at the earliest opportunity," the group said.
From BBC
There are some precautions you can take before you head to the flower fields or the hiking trail.
From Los Angeles Times
If Iran chose to target Europe, there are already some precautions in place to deal with the threat.
From BBC
The head-on collision exposed the parlous state of the Greek railway network's safety precautions -- despite European Union grants for their modernisation and repeated warnings from unions.
From Barron's
"But obviously when there are packs of wolves roaming around at night, it is a safety precaution we need to take."
From BBC
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