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circumspect

[sur-kuhm-spekt] / ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt /


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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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