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circumspect

[sur-kuhm-spekt] / ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt /


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“Earnings revisions are set to keep the investor debate on a circumspect footing.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The meeting’s agenda for the closed session was circumspect: “Conference with Legal Counsel — Settlement Agreement.”

From Los Angeles Times

The security minister Dan Jarvis was both circumspect in his language, but warm and accepting of the wide range of concerns expressed by MPs of multiple parties.

From BBC

While publicly Kinnings is understandably cautious and circumspect about the future, the backers who lend their name to his tour are more outspoken.

From BBC

Harbour has also been circumspect about the end of the marriage.

From BBC