circumspection

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A model of old-fashioned circumspection Wednesday was border czar Tom Homan, who said he wouldn’t “prejudge” split-second events based on early video clips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

The foundation of Clarke's era has been circumspection.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

The company hasn’t exactly reported its work with anything resembling scientific circumspection.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2025

The secretary of state was inclined toward circumspection in diplomatic affairs, especially when dealing with the unpredictable Russians.

From Washington Post • Aug. 13, 2022

As Ignatius was about to discuss the circumspection of his behavior at Levy Pants, the telephone rang.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole