precautionary
Example Sentences
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The Los Angeles County Fire Department staged firetrucks at the park as a precautionary measure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
"This research justifies a strong precautionary approach against introductions of extraterrestrial origin."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 6, 2026
The stage itself was five feet tall, with a six-foot-high wire fence around the perimeter as an extra precautionary measure.
From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026
Analysts broadly agree that domestic consumption remains subdued, with DBS economists highlighting weak household sentiment continuing to weigh on spending amid uncertain employment prospects, slower income growth and elevated precautionary savings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
This explains the precautionary measure with the handkerchief.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
