cautiously

Example Sentences

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Despite the promising findings, the researchers stressed that the results should be interpreted cautiously.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was cautiously optimistic during a visit to India on Saturday, and said there could be an update this weekend.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Some of these parents on Tuesday were cautiously encouraged while concerned that the proposed steps might be insufficient.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

People who know they have reduced hearing might move more cautiously, and social withdrawal caused by hearing loss can also affect walking speed, doctors say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

I went forward cautiously, holding the end of the rope, determined that I would not get lost a second time.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell