cautiously

Example Sentences

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Crude futures ended the session lower as the market cautiously holds out hope for a quick end to the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Investors are thus advised to be cautiously optimistic in response to news reports and market rumors that Iran’s president has dramatically changed his mind about ending the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Fitzpatrick birdied the 17th to go four ahead and played the par-five 18th cautiously with a double-bogey seven still enough for victory.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

McCarthy, who’s road-tripped from his home in New York City, proceeds cautiously, stepping gently around the mess and breaking down boxes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

When he got close to town he slowed down and approached cautiously, looking to see if Marco and Cook were there.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook