take precautions
Example Sentences
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People have been urged to take precautions near water after at least eight people, mostly children, drowned over the bank holiday weekend while trying to stay cool during the heat wave.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Adam Hussein, a 35-year-old representative for Mongbwalu's traditional faith healers, fretted about Ebola denial and called on everyone to take precautions.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
She said they try to take precautions such as driving during daylight and checking online to see if there are problems where they are headed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
Believers will often take precautions, including wearing a red-string bracelet or red underwear throughout the year for protection.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
“So you should all take precautions to protect yourselves and your identities,” I said.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
