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The phrase "as precautionary" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct form is "as a precaution" or "as precautionary measures."
Example: "We decided to cancel the event as a precaution due to the severe weather forecast."
Alternatives: "as a safety measure" or "as a preventive step."
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In conclusion, the step-by-step principle seems to have failed to move the three pro-GMO states into a direction which is as precautionary as the EU practice, although for different reasons: because it was not prescribed at all (Brazil), because it was not laid out as a specific requirement of authorisations (USA), or because it was not guided by precautionary substantive standards (China).
The measure was described as precautionary.
Officials described the bulletin as precautionary.
One official described his hospitalization as precautionary.
Tests scheduled for today were described as precautionary.
Helmets are only now being viewed as precautionary, not reactionary.
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They were admitted as a precautionary measure as all four were elderly, the company said.
The contract suspension is being taken as a precautionary step as the IRS continues its review.
As a result, the mall was forced to undergo an evacuation as a precautionary measure.
another supplier as a precautionary measure.
"A specialist unit attended as a precautionary measure.
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