precautionary
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On Tuesday, the California Department of Transportation closed one southbound lane from Reef Point Drive to Irvine Cove Drive as a precautionary measure until repairs are complete, Caltrans spokesperson Christianne Smith said in an email.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
This prompted Comco to open a probe and issue precautionary measures at the end of that year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
The force said it was receiving support from cyber-security specialists and its systems had been subject to "precautionary measures" while specialist teams investigated the incident and worked to restore services safely.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
But you can take precautionary steps to lower your expenses and become less dependent on government retirement income.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
She twisted her hair up in a bun and checked my vitals, I guess just as a final precautionary measure.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
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