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cautious

[kaw-shuhs] / ˈkɔ ʃəs /


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Sentiment was cautious heading into the print following Singh’s comments last month.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Nevertheless, workers are still cautious about making a move.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

That positivity will still amount to cautious optimism for most of the Tartan Army.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

That said, sales growth is likely to remain subdued as cautious consumer spending, tighter auto financing conditions and high fuel prices will continue to pressure demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Those blacks who worked in the Union Stock Yard had every reason to be cautious.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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