precautionary

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"Precautionary measures have already been initiated in line with the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse and other forms of misconduct," said the U.N. statement released late on Wednesday.

From Reuters • Oct. 12, 2023

“Together, Islanders reduced water use to low levels and helped the city successfully avoid a Precautionary Boil Water Notice and a much worse situation.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2023

Precautionary measures were being taken in the wider region, particularly in states using water from the Ohio River.

From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2023

Precautionary measures usually involve closing hatches between the modules, and, as happened on Monday, climbing into the capsules that took the astronauts up to the station.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2021

Precautionary measures were however taken, and messengers sent to them, by the Lieutenant-Governor, to warn them against taking any part.

From The Treaties of Canada with the Indians of Manitoba and the North-West Territories Including the Negotiations on Which They Were Based, and Other Information Relating Thereto by Morris, Alexander