take precautions
Example Sentences
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Another man in Irkutsk said he had asked his parents to take precautions like washing their hands, but that he did not view it as a "serious threat."
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
Nepali authorities also warned about additional flooding and warned residents and rescuers to take precautions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Viewing a solar eclipse can potentially damage your eyes, so it is important to take precautions to watch it safely.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Health authorities are warning residents to take precautions after the deadly West Nile virus was detected in a mosquito caught in the San Gabriel Valley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
It had been a matter of survival, but it gratified her to know that, in such short time, she’d become someone to take precautions against.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
