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be cautious





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"Do not be afraid but be cautious" is the advice from Bunney, who generally recommends swimming calmly away from jellyfish.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

People should always be cautious when they’re out on the water, Sharpe said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Investors should be cautious and consider a wide range of factors before drawing direct parallels between the two time periods.

From MarketWatch Jun. 29, 2026

In advance of details from the Treasury Department, tax advisers have been urging clients to be cautious.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

“That is only because I have been taught to be cautious when I don’t know all the information, and you have been taught that risks can produce great rewards.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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