cautious
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On schist foundations, cautious engineers knew to build in safety features like a series of cut-off trenches and drainage pipes — a step Mulholland had neglected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
“The Fed is very cautious when it comes to doing things that look like they’re veering into foreign policy or fiscal policy,” Tang said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
ENB said it was "so sorry" for the "concerning" incident and that although no customer passwords or payment details had been leaked, it warned customers to be cautious of unexpected emails.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The chart above illustrates just how cautious investors have become.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
The lords of Stormhold eyed each other, one cautious, one wary, one blank.
From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman
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