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"We need to be careful about implementing geoengineering proposals before we fully understand what's going to happen," said first author Chen Xing, a doctoral student at UCSB's Bren School of Environmental Science & Management.

From Science Daily Jul. 3, 2026

Still, Charu Chanana at Saxo Markets warned "investors should be careful not to confuse lower oil prices with the end of the inflation problem".

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

He added: "Please tell other girls… just to be careful."

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Moviegoers should be careful not to read too much autobiography into an actor’s creative choices, but Jolie makes such speculation tantalizing, adding additional layers of drama to her films.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

As we got closer, the older man who was with us kept telling us to be careful.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola




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