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circumspectly

[sur-kuhm-spekt-lee] / ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt li /




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Four of the six members of OpenAI’s board, it seems, wanted the company to move more circumspectly.

From Slate Nov. 27, 2023

As Gilda, Feola handled “Caro nome” circumspectly, and her slim voice gained in warmth and security as the evening progressed.

From New York Times Nov. 11, 2022

“I’m happy for what the wedding means,” Laura added to The Associated Press very circumspectly, wiping tears away alongside her mothers.

From Seattle Times Oct. 25, 2022

“I don’t go into this looking for villains,” Karsner said in an interview, circumspectly holding back on specific remedies.

From Washington Post Jun. 19, 2021

If Dolores knew, she would crawl up in her blanket of affectations and die circumspectly.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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