additional precaution

collocation in English

meaningsofadditionalandprecaution

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additional
adjective
uk
/əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/us
/əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/
extra:
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precaution
noun
uk
/prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/us
/prɪˈkɑː.ʃən/
an action that is done to prevent something unpleasant or ...
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(Definition ofadditionalandprecautionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Waste paper bins in the smokers' bedrooms were not lined, as anadditionalprecaution.
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It is that there ought to be someadditionalprecaution.
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The local authority has, as anadditionalprecaution, arranged for veterinary inspection at these authorised markets.
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As anadditionalprecaution, a fire-retardant mattress cover is being developed for use in hospitals.
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This is anadditionalprecautionto ensure that people who act in good faith are not penalised.
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Why should we not have thisadditionalprecautionto safeguard the consumer?
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I think if we could have that slightadditionalprecautionit would make me feel happier in giving my vote on the present occasion.
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This is anadditionalprecautionin order to check the origin of venison and it is a very helpful one.
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It is really beside the point to attempt to add to all that theadditionalprecautionof an appeal to the court.
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Surely if that is so, it is no additional affront to be told that there should be someadditionalprecautionin the case of the safety of the frontier.
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It is surely better that cyclists should take thisadditionalprecautionfor their safety, however strongly some of them may feel that in theory it should not be necessary.
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It very likely is, unless the borrower takes theadditionalprecautionof providing that the trustees are not to lend the money except with the consent of some third party.
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As anadditionalprecaution, they may be strapped in with steel strapping.
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The threat of the elephants led to theadditionalprecautionof reinforcing the cavalry with five cohorts.
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Additionalprecautionis to be taken if the child is taking supplements or using cold medication.
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The deep ravine which flanks this work on two sides requires someadditionalprecaution, and further study of it is recommended.
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As anadditionalprecautionplayers are asked not to aim for the head and to pull their blows.
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Theadditionalprecautionof leg irons may also be taken, particularly if the prisoner will be walking outside of a secure area.
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As anadditionalprecaution, 29 other buildings were thoroughly tested and, if necessary, cleaned.
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Several additional precautions were taken in order to reduce errors of recall as much as possible.
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