extra precaution

collocation in English

meaningsofextraandprecaution

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extra
adjective
uk
/ˈek.strə/us
/ˈek.strə/
added to what ...
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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 ofextraandprecautionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofextra precaution

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As anextraprecaution, a police escort was requested and provided.
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It seems to me that we do not need thisextraprecaution.
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Thisextraprecautionwill cost from £27 to £41 per house.
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I think that these words must be taken really as anextraprecaution.
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It is not anextraprecaution; it is a needless precaution.
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Subsection (3) is put in forextraprecaution, and gives a right of election to persons who may find themselves stateless.
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After all, the human element comes into train operation, and anextraprecautionmay well make the difference between accident or no accident.
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Thisextraprecautionprevents the device from melting should an engine fire occur.
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As anextraprecautionagainst touts (scalpers), purchasers had to pre-register, including submission of a passport photo which was security printed into the ticket.
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This risk can be mitigated by creditors and stakeholders takingextraprecautionwhen making financial transactions with firms based in foreign countries.
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