careful
Example Sentences
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Be careful about comparing household finances with government finances, even if it’s a tempting comparison.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
“I switch out my pans, and I’m careful with knives and cutting boards to avoid cross contamination,” said Charlie Granquist, chef at Slough Farm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
A spokesperson for Fianna Fáil said the taoiseach believes "now is a time for us to be calm and careful in what we say", adding there is a "history of hurt around Drumcree".
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
"The flyby required ultra-precise navigation in real time. Thanks to our very careful planning, we used only a small amount of the propellant reserved for this flyby," says Angela Dietz, Juice's Spacecraft Operations Manager.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
“And they’ve got to be real careful lifting a cadaver out of a coffin, to keep it from coming apart.”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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