careful
Example Sentences
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Over time, this careful work revealed the unusual quality of preservation at Thomas Quarry I, including its layered sediments, environmental record, and archaeological materials.
From Science Daily
The operation "required careful action because people still live here", he added.
From Barron's
He had two of those, too, but he had to be careful, pointing, because if he pointed too hard at his eyes, it hurt.
From Literature
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Guardiola received both praise and criticism for his passionate words, with Jewish community leaders advising the Spaniard to "focus on football" and "be more careful in his future language".
From BBC
“Be careful, sport,” said Dad, which was a dumb thing to say because the hot chocolate was already spilled and being careful now wouldn’t unspill it.
From Literature
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