precautionary
Example Sentences
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The attacks were inconsequential in one sense—there were no reports of contaminated water, though some systems suffered pressure drops and issued precautionary boil-water advisories.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
It described the move as a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of bystanders and the operational capabilities of authorities to counter potential drones.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Fast-casual salad chain Sweetgreen last week said it recalled some jalapenos as a precautionary measure and called out “reduced consumer demand for fresh prepared foods.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Trainer Bob Baffert and Nysos’ owners, Baoma Corp. and Coolmore, “unanimously agreed to take a strict precautionary approach, prioritizing the horse’s long-term health and safety above all else.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Before the storm, the committee wrote, the terrorists would be most likely to use the occasion “to observe precautionary measures to gauge emergency response resources and continuity of operation plans at critical infrastructures.”
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
