precaution
Example Sentences
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On Sunday, specialist searches were carried out by the British Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal, as a precaution.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
CNN’s security team was seated in the ballroom as a precaution to protect its attendees, according to its spokeswoman.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
“When you have that combination where you have a larger shark, and you observe aggressive behavior, we take precaution and implemented a 24-hour water closure,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
A nearby elementary school was closed as a precaution on Thursday after the wolf remained at large, and authorities have urged residents to take care and report any sightings.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
A few took the precaution of zipping into rubber suits before wiggling in, but most just wore street clothes.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing precaution
Power Prefix: pre-
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