circumspect
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On the streets of Beijing this week, locals were circumspect about a visit from the US president.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Asked about the NYPD’s future under Mayor Mamdani, Mr. Harkins is circumspect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025
The security minister Dan Jarvis was both circumspect in his language, but warm and accepting of the wide range of concerns expressed by MPs of multiple parties.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025
While publicly Kinnings is understandably cautious and circumspect about the future, the backers who lend their name to his tour are more outspoken.
From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025
The city fathers were used to more circumspect criticisms—when criticism could not be entirely avoided.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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