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circumspect

[sur-kuhm-spekt] / ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt /


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But China's own statements have been circumspect, saying it backs the ceasefire but hardly trumpeting its own diplomacy.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

On the streets of Beijing this week, locals were circumspect about a visit from the US president.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

When asked by The Times about Pelosi and her primary challengers, however, Hogg was circumspect, calling Pelosi “one of the most effective and consequential leaders in the history of the Democratic Party.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

The newspapers say that the police are being more circumspect, that they cannot afford to make another hasty arrest.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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