careful
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"It's like driving behind a donkey. It's a very careful use of the battery," he said with a smile.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
The advisers are paid by their employer, so it’s technically not free advice, and you should be careful that they don’t sell you unnecessary insurance or annuities.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
In a statement, the corporation said the decision to cancel the Christmas episode was made "after careful consideration" and "had not been taken lightly".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“After careful consideration, the BBC, Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf have collectively decided not to go ahead with the previously announced Doctor Who Christmas episode,” the BBC wrote in its latest update.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Early in his ushering days, he’d found that if he was careful about the roots, he could successfully transplant any mushroom from Deadwood into his garden.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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