usual precautions
collocation in Englishmeaningsofusualandprecaution
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usual
adjective
uk/ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/us/ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/
normal; happening, done, or used ...
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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 ofusualandprecautionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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As the ventricular topology was appropriate, the conduction bundle was expected to follow the normal course, and the usual precautions were taken to avoid damage to it.
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When this sub-postmaster was appointed, we took all the usual precautions of inquiry into the gentleman's character.
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I am advised that there should be no danger in shunting such trains into sidings provided that the usual precautions are observed.
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Nevertheless, the usual precautions had to be taken—public transport stopped running and offices were closed.
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From the point of view of security, the usual precautions when public money is lent will be taken.
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Some of them have suggested that this money might be paid out without our taking the usual precautions.
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The position is being carefully watched, and all the usual precautions to limit the spread of infectious disease are in force.
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The evidence at the inquest indicated that the trench had been properly timbered and all usual precautions taken.
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The case of typhoid fever is isolated, and the usual precautions are being taken.
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All the usual precautions for isolation have been taken, and orders prohibiting movement and closing markets are being issued.
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The other forms of arsenic to be used as agricultural chemicals, which do not present such a grave risk, will continue to be used under the usual precautions.
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Throughout the whole period of quarantine, all the necessary and usual precautions were observed to make sure that the infection was not taken outside the station.
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The usual precautions to prevent the spread of the disease, namely, isolation of the affected animals and thorough disinfection, have been taken with, so far, satisfactory results.
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The usual precautions will be taken.
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Richthofen may have been suffering from cumulative combat stress, which made him fail to observe some of his usual precautions.
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If indicated, elimination of unabsorbed drug should be achieved by emesis or gastric lavage; usual precautions should be observed to maintain the airway.
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