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conservative

[kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] / kənˈsɜr və tɪv /




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Forecasts of $920 billion in AI-related capex in 2027 are likely too conservative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“His impact was less ideological than attitudinal. He wasn’t convincing the voters to become more conservative, he was convincing them that it was OK for them to vent their anger in an unconventional way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Those are conservative figures, and do not take into account rain-induced canopy damage or reduced food availability, said the authors of the study published on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Given that scenario, which is quite moderate to conservative, her portfolio would grow to nearly $2 million over the next 10 years.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

He was a conservative, not only in politics but in everything.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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