precautionary

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Five astronauts had briefly entered the docked Dragon spacecraft as a precautionary measure -- the capsule functions as a lifeboat of sorts in the case an evacuation is needed.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Many have gone so far as to apply the precautionary principle here too: the burgeoning field of AI welfare is devoted to figuring out if and when we must care about machines.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Neighbors around the home were evacuated as a precautionary measure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The decision was described as a "precautionary measure" and comes after recommendations from the Andalusian regional health service and the municipality's own medical department.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

This explains the precautionary measure with the handkerchief.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank