precaution
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Ten other passengers and crew members are being brought to the UK from British territories in the south Atlantic, Saint Helena and Ascension Islands, as a precaution.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
As a precaution, vaccinations have been offered to people identified as close contacts of confirmed cases.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
As a precaution, Utz is warning consumers about potential health risks linked to the products.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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
Before stepping from the passage between the buildings, I took the precaution of looking up and down the passageway to see if I was being observed.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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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