careful

Example Sentences

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Okay, that was improbable, seeing as he hadn’t even realized who I was at first, but one could never be too careful when it came to Rachel’s machinations.

From Literature

My mom was very careful to keep her work life and her home life separate, and any officer who thought praising me was a good tactical move was off base.

From Literature

Even the most careful organization is unlikely to increase its personnel on such a scale and maintain quality.

From Salon

Epstein advises him on the sale of his healthcare business, and chides him for not being careful enough in checking out the background of a new contact.

From BBC

The minister said there would need to be "careful consideration of the impact on emissions".

From BBC