take precautions
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.
Federal officials advised clean-up crews and people returning to their homes after the attacks to take precautions since the extent of the indoor contamination—and potential long-term health effects—was unknown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
"The data includes both historical locations and planned future travel, so individuals sensitive to their movements being known may need to take precautions," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Temperatures could reach 39C in the prefecture in the coming days, according to forecasts, with officials urging survivors and rescuers to take precautions against heatstroke.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Still, it said, air quality monitors don’t account for large ash particles and debris, and people who see or smell smoke or ash should take precautions to protect their health.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 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
