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They told me that they had taken every precaution to ensure the safety of their clients.
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They told me that they had taken every precaution to ensure the safety of their clients.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
The company reported that they had taken every precaution to ensure client safety.
Giving a Testimony
I can confirm that they told me they had taken every precaution to protect their clients.
Expressing Doubt
They claimed to have taken every precaution, but I'm not entirely convinced of their clients' safety.
Describing an Investigation
Our investigation revealed that they had indeed taken numerous precautions to ensure client safety.
Rephrased versions
Formal
They informed me that all necessary precautions had been implemented to guarantee the safety of their clientele.
Casual
They said they did everything they could to keep their clients safe.
Simpler English
They said they were careful to keep their clients safe.
Phrases to learn
taken every precaution
To have done everything possible to prevent something bad from happening.
ensure the safety
To make certain that something is safe.