precautionary

Example Sentences

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In talks with the U.S. in recent days, they have portrayed the proposal as preliminary and precautionary, the U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The two teams declined to shake hands in a precautionary measure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Derbyshire-based company filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators "as a precautionary measure" on 11 March.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Overall, the risk that policy uncertainty poses to near-retirees and retirees seems substantial, imposing considerable costs on households as they take precautionary actions, as well as harming the economy.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

As a precautionary measure I moved onto the oar.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel