cautious
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Burned by past boom-bust cycles, the big memory-chip producers are cautious about creating another glut, which is why their spending on new plants remains relatively conservative.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Germany has until now adopted a cautious posture because its economy is more exposed to potential retaliation, while Spain has sought to avoid tensions as it chases Chinese investment.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
But the former Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamanei, a cautious, elderly man, chose not to take the risk of using the Strait as a weapon.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Deutsche Bank is more cautious than the market on DiaSorin’s top-line momentum and profitability prospects due to competition and expectations of a gradual rollout of its NES diagnostics device, the analysts add.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
Chess hoped Emma was listening closely to hear what they needed to be extra cautious about, because he blanked out for a moment.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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