cautious
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Companies say their customers are resistant to further price increases and are being cautious on how much they order.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Hence, Nomura maintains its cautious view on the CV cycle and reaffirms its neutral rating on the Indian automaker’s stock.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The company tried to offset those pressures with price hikes, but that weakened volumes as shoppers became more cautious about their budgets.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
“It’s a big experiment for me, and like all experiments it might not work, and I will be as cautious and ethical as possible with AI,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
A few tension-filled seconds of silence were followed by a couple of cautious and polite suggestions that things could be better.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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