be careful

Example Sentences

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I’m in my early 30s, so I still have quite a bit of time to save for retirement, but I want to be careful.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

Slimp: I need to be careful how I answer this question because I need to know my audience here, but y’all take your In-N-Out very seriously.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He urged passengers to be careful with power banks not just on aircraft, but also in everyday life.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

But the companies are trying to be careful not to alienate generative AI users, who may have different expectations for responses to their prompts than they do for simpler search terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

I must be careful of such dreams, for they would unseat one’s reason if there were too much of them.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker