cautious
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It argued that if it unilaterally paused its work, its less cautious rivals would dominate the industry, making it less safe overall.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
The appointment comes as Albertsons grapples with falling sales, cautious consumer spending and a need to improve its competitive position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
For the Mars case, confidence was higher but still cautious: 15.1% agreed, disagreement fell to 44.6% and neutrality rose to 40.3%.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
For all of the above reasons, I’d be very cautious about moving forward without a clear legal and financial plan in place.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
He was being cautious and making sure of his moves and his shots.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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