as in precautions
a measure taken to preclude loss or injury
there are so many fail-safes built into the system that a highly unlikely series of mistakes would have to be made before failure could occur
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Noun
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In its Facebook post, the CHP urged drivers to take precautions during foggy weather by slowing down and remaining alert.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026 -
While black bears are currently in hibernation, there are numerous precautions Connecticut residents can take when the bears emerge this spring.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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Instead of using those safeguards, the administration has layered additional education spending on top of the Blueprint, increasing long-term obligations while ignoring current fiscal constraints.—
J.B. Jennings,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Feb. 2026
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Prioritize flow, because smart pacing safeguards quality.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Fail-safes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fail-safes. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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