take precautions
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Another man in Irkutsk said he had asked his parents to take precautions like washing their hands, but that he did not view it as a "serious threat."
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Federal officials advised clean-up crews and people returning to their homes after the attacks to take precautions since the extent of the indoor contamination—and potential long-term health effects—was unknown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
"The data includes both historical locations and planned future travel, so individuals sensitive to their movements being known may need to take precautions," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Foley said Californians should be aware of Rickettsia lanei and take precautions against tick bites.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
It had been a matter of survival, but it gratified her to know that, in such short time, she’d become someone to take precautions against.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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