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circumspect

[sur-kuhm-spekt] / ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt /


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Members of Congress are expected to question Warsh about his plans to reduce inflation, though he is likely to be circumspect in his answers.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

However, recent data pointing to a sharp slowdown in economic growth has prompted some to grow more circumspect.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has been circumspect about Musk’s ambitions to put data centers in space, noting the problem of cooling infrastructure in a vacuum when asked in a recent interview.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

Harbour has also been circumspect about the end of the marriage.

From BBC Oct. 24, 2025

All of his life he had been circumspect in his dealings with such people.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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