be careful

Example Sentences

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The advisers are paid by their employer, so it’s technically not free advice, and you should be careful that they don’t sell you unnecessary insurance or annuities.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Slimp: I need to be careful how I answer this question because I need to know my audience here, but y’all take your In-N-Out very seriously.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

You have to be careful and check there hasn't been any sewage discharge on the day or soon before and you should be fine but there will always be a baseline level of pollution.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“We want to be careful not to get out over our skis,” said Fiddelke.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

“I better be careful about talking to you at school, or people will think I’m nuts.”

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary