careful
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Police Scotland would not confirm numbers but say an agreement was reached following careful consideration "to ensure there is no impact to policing in Scotland".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“After careful consideration, the BBC, Russell T Davies and Bad Wolf have collectively decided not to go ahead with the previously announced Doctor Who Christmas episode,” the BBC wrote in its latest update.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
That ambiguity is precisely why the matter demands careful investigation rather than quick dismissal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
"We must be very careful, because he has a positive side that benefits us but also a high disapproval rating," he said, alluding to polls showing that Brazilians are divided over the US president.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Clearly, the situation had to be nipped in the bud, for any change in the day’s schedule risked throwing off the careful precision of the plan Penelope and Simon had devised.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing careful
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