precaution

Example Sentences

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"As a precaution, production has briefly paused to allow her time to recover. We look forward to resuming production as soon as possible," they said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Operators had begun evacuations for sites on the list as well as other energy facilities in the region as a precaution, Gulf oil officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

For John Winston Isidro, life aboard his VLCC, or Very Large Crude Carrier, has been marked by equal parts monotony and precaution since his ship began playing the waiting game.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Employees cleared guests from the immediate area Tuesday afternoon as a precaution.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

When he arrived, she barred the door of her bedroom, but she heard his peaceful snoring in the next room for so many nights that she forgot about the precaution.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez