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cautiously

[kaw-shuhs-lee] / ˈkɔ ʃəs li /
ADVERB
tentatively
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The Justices no doubt appreciate this and the need to tread cautiously to avoid breaking the internet or the incentives to create original content.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cripps said he was “cautiously optimistic” about the film’s reception in China, because of the franchise recognition and the themed land in Shanghai.

From Los Angeles Times

The mayor of London has cautiously welcomed reports that he is to impose a tourist levy on visitors staying overnight in the capital.

From BBC

He added he is "cautiously optimistic" about progress in tackling climate change.

From BBC

Target reported slumping sales and said customers are spending cautiously on discretionary items such as home decor and apparel.

From The Wall Street Journal