The phrase
"sensible precautions" refers to taking logical, practical, and wise measures to prevent or reduce the chances of something bad happening. It means being cautious and considering potential risks in a reasonable and careful manner.
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For instance, worrying about your health can drive people to take
sensible precautions like wearing sunscreen or getting regular cancer screenings.
People are busy, deadlines are real, and in the past, a beta didn't come through on time, so using two seemed like
taking sensible precautions.
It now warns: «If you intend to visit cruising areas or use a dating app, find out about the local situation and take
sensible precautions if you meet someone.»
The pair said they are very much aware that spending a night on the streets is a risk but they insist that they are taking a range
of sensible precautions including personal alarms and emergency phone batteries.
With a little extra reassurance and preparation, and a
few sensible precautions, I am sure your pet will learn to love being a fury sibling.
Dealing with recalcitrant software or a faulty device far away from your research centre is the most common tribulation that volcanologists encounter, far more common than a dramatic injury or grizzly death,
provided sensible precautions are taken.
«The
only sensible precaution that you can take in such a situation is to plan for a continuation of the present climate trend, and recognize and plan also for reasonable bounds of future climate variability.
While there is nothing that can
displace sensible precautions, we hope that NAR's investment, and our making Trust Stamp free for Realtors ®, will reinforce the need to us a thoughtfully designed process and remove any financial disincentive.»
Your best move, say the Ackerly brothers, is to take
every sensible precaution but, by installing their software, you have the Steve Martin option when the worst happens.
Butterfield's hyperbole was meant not as an expression of bubble mentality but as
a sensible precaution against it: Make hay while the sun shines.
The conditions, plus the fact that the match is being played on an artificial surface, means
some sensible precautions have been taken to protect those prone to injury.
But he has advised people that having «a bit of petrol in a jerry can in the garage is
a sensible precaution to take.»
Mr Maude came under severe criticism yesterday when he told TV viewers that «a bit of petrol in a jerry can in the garage is
a sensible precaution to take».
So «a bit of petrol in a jerry can in the garage is
a sensible precaution to take», he suggested.
But members of his camp told The Guardian that he was simply taking
sensible precautions.
As and when it makes sense, a bit of petrol in a jerry can in the garage is
a sensible precaution to take.»
We can't be asking people to do impossible things but if it's
sensible precautions that's what we've got to get to, that's what we've got to check.
We're going to have to make sure it is practical and easy enough for people who take
sensible precautions to be OK.
When you are taking BHT it seems
a sensible precaution to further limit your fructose intake.
Even with all
these sensible precautions, I can still be heard saying to anyone within earshot «have you seen my scissors» losing it or what?
Before starting the tender stage, there is some useful guidance in the DfE / NASBM Tips for Successful Leasing in Schools, and
some sensible precautions in the 12 - point Checklist for Business Finance Customers appearing on the website of the Finance and Leasing Association.
That said, take
sensible precautions.
Muzzling is
a sensible precaution if you are dealing with a group of Greyhounds.
This is
a sensible precaution anyway, and checks that you are still in control of the puppy, even when he is excited and having fun.
Board members should keep all data secure, by taking
sensible precautions and following the guidelines below.
Though there are plenty of safe routes throughout Europe it's still
a sensible precaution to look into cheap holiday insurance.
It is
a sensible precaution for solicitors to either give their advice in writing or to make an attendance note of all oral advice, but that is principally for their own protection.
However, the existing authorities can be reinforced by a well - drafted pre nuptial agreement, which is
a sensible precaution where there are likely to be inheritances of significance.
Once you've taken
these sensible precautions — and others that you may read about in your guidebook — forget about them and have fun!
Remember to take
all sensible precautions when buying or selling bitcoin face - to - face.
This is not an admission of guilt, but
a sensible precaution which will ensure that the foster carer is able to answer the questions put to him / her clearly, calmly and with support.