precaution
Example Sentences
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A number of nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution, but were quickly reopened after police confirmed there was no wider risk to the public.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
After Neukgu's escape from O-World, authorities swiftly shut down a nearby elementary school as a safety precaution.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
The units were shut down as a safety precaution and an assessment of the consequences for refinery operations at the site is underway, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Traffic across King Fahd Bridge, a major artery connecting Saudi Arabia and the island nation of Bahrain, was temporarily closed as a precaution, authorities said, following the issuance of security alerts in the area.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
My tone was defiant, but I was offended by the insensitivity of the officer and suspected this wasn’t a required safety precaution.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
Vocabulary lists containing precaution
Power Prefix: pre-
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Bush's Address on 9/11
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"Women in Aviation," Vocabulary from the informational text
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