precaution
Example Sentences
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As a precaution, the astronauts sheltered inside the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft while the repair procedure was being evaluated.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Orange County Health Officer Regina Chinsio Kwong said Friday the large exclusion zone around the tank was a necessary precaution.
From Barron's • May 23, 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
As an extra precaution she fastened the latch.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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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