cautious
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People who are at high risk are urged to be especially cautious outdoors at dusk and dawn, when mosquito activity is highest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
After missing the majority of the clay-court swing and the entire grass season with his wrist injury, Alcaraz made a cautious return to training in July.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The pause was met with cautious optimism by some in the AI sphere - though others remained sceptical.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
“We want you to become slightly more cautious because positive EPS estimate revision momentum has cooled somewhat,” Nick Raich of the Earnings Scout wrote in a recent research note.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
But my father was innately cautious, aware of the trade-offs, understanding the need to maintain some savings for a rainy day.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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