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precautionary

adjective as in prudent

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But he collapsed in the tunnel at half-time and had to be taken to hospital for a precautionary brain scan.

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Authorities said mourners gained access to restricted areas, prompting a "precautionary closure" to allow security teams to restore order and ensure safety.

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“The legacy of the inflation surge and price attentiveness continue to weigh on consumption and saving decisions, with a higher saving ratio via precautionary motives being one explanation for the consumption gap,” Mann said.

There are also signs that underlying inflation pressures are moderating, giving the Fed the space to cut rates as a precautionary measure.

If you were concerned that weak jobs creation is a sign of trouble ahead, the Fed’s precautionary rate cut made sense.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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