be careful

Example Sentences

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“I think we got to be careful not to set up a cliff that doesn’t exist,” LeBlanc told reporters in Washington, following a meeting with Greer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

If the pace is slower, jockeys on the other horses, such as Jose Ortiz on Golden Tempo, will have to be careful not to drop too far back.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

“We’re only a quarter into this year,” Fiddelke said, later adding: “We want to be careful not to get out over our skis.”

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

"There are a lot of good things, but we have to be careful with it."

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Of course, I will be all right, he told himself, pretending to be brave, but I will be careful to stay away from Miss K’s toothpaste.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary