careful
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The court was careful about the limits of its ruling, though.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
Making a shift like this requires careful planning.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
"This is the Himalayas... We have to be very careful when starting any rescue operation or relief operation," he told reporters on Monday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
For card issuers, it means walking a fine line between stopping people from milking perks in a way that wasn’t intended, while also being careful not to upset some of their most valuable customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Just stay out of my way,” I said, getting awkwardly to my feet, careful not to put too much pressure on my throbbing calf.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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