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cautiously

[kaw-shuhs-lee] / ˈkɔ ʃəs li /
ADVERB
tentatively
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Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

With uncertainty continuing to hang over the crisis, Asian equity traders moved cautiously after a healthy, tech-fuelled run-up that has pushed some markets to record highs.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

"Motorists travelling through Protected Areas are strongly advised to drive cautiously, as wild animals frequently cross the roads," it said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Val looked around her cautiously, taking in her surroundings.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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