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circumspection

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However, we also benefit, as an all-female team, from a circumspection which means that we can see potential in businesses and sectors which are typically overlooked by others in our space.

"You communicated with him by circumspection," says Judith Bruce, a Radcliffe student who dated him for two years.

The KGB and the Egyptian army were institutions that rewarded circumspection and loyalty.

The Supreme Court exists to interpret with a greater degree of circumspection the laws the legislature passes.

Wilson carried his circumspection further during and after the war.

The utmost circumspection became necessary, and the young preacher had to bear up against much strife and opposition.

And then he proceeded with circumspection and dignity to demonstrate the process of decocting that mysterious beverage.

To flee was more than I could find courage for; but I registered a vow of unsleeping circumspection.

But I suggest that you do so with the utmost circumspection.

The ten galleys were ordered to advance rapidly, but with the greatest circumspection.

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On this page you'll find 36 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to circumspection, such as: carefulness, cautiousness, discretion, foresight, foresightedness, and forethought.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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