be careful

Example Sentences

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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

I’m in my early 30s, so I still have quite a bit of time to save for retirement, but I want to be careful.

From MarketWatch • May 30, 2026

He urged passengers to be careful with power banks not just on aircraft, but also in everyday life.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

But the companies are trying to be careful not to alienate generative AI users, who may have different expectations for responses to their prompts than they do for simpler search terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But you must be careful not to harm it in any way.’

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer