conservative

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Deavers notes that these estimates are likely conservative.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

He said the FDA’s decision to send out a warning letter instead of issuing a recall is “completely normal,” and the agency is very conservative when it comes to food safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

But many cases are close-run things, and as the wide variety of conservative opinions show, there are often many sound positions and approaches to choose from.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

He points to the new company guidance as conservative, suggesting that any positive development this year should be enough to “inflect the stock.”

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“And if she did, I’m sure she’d need to be conservative on where to drive in order to keep gas in the car.”

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson