circumspect
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Members of Congress are expected to question Warsh about his plans to reduce inflation, though he is likely to be circumspect in his answers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
On the streets of Beijing this week, locals were circumspect about a visit from the US president.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
Asked about the NYPD’s future under Mayor Mamdani, Mr. Harkins is circumspect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Harbour has also been circumspect about the end of the marriage.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025
He became more circumspect in his work as a result of the visit from the second C.I.D. man.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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