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conservative

[kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] / kənˈsɜr və tɪv /




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Such an idea had never been tried before, and the Wellington mutual funds’ conservative board of directors were loath to rock the boat.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Litafik, a seasoned Kentucky political strategist, which he characterized as the heart of Massie’s specific brand of conservative politics.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

Karman raised its full-year revenue guidance to $720 million-$735 million, which an analyst suggested could be conservative.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Even the conservative core CPI inflation reading would correspond to at least a 25-basis-point increase to the Fed’s current target range.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

His conception had been much more conservative, based in fact on the New Year’s party at La Ida, but if it was going to be like that why Hughie was willing to take credit.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck




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