cautiously
Example Sentences
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He opened the door cautiously and looked around.
From Literature
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Formula 1 drivers gave a cautiously positive reaction to this year's new cars at the end of the first day of pre-season testing in Spain on Monday.
From BBC
Davis said the firm was "cautiously optimistic" part of the line would be able to reopen to run a limited service but he warned of significant disruption.
From BBC
Torres stressed that his team acted cautiously in the decision to authorize the school for occupancy, and that promising preliminary testing helped school administrators plan ahead.
From Los Angeles Times
Story said he was "cautiously optimistic" but "very hopeful" he would hear from Streeting in the next few days.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.