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cautious

[kaw-shuhs] / ˈkɔ ʃəs /


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—European blue-chip indexes were mixed in cautious early trading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

At the same time, researchers have been cautious about developing hormonal approaches, partly due to safety concerns observed in women.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Remain cautious until that unfolds, as a break under $88 could cause a sizable drawdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

This year, the influential retail cohort is taking a much more cautious approach as the war in Iran upends markets around the world.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

I don’t know much about hunting, but I’m pretty sure that being cautious or thorough matters a lot more than just rampaging in because you want to catch something.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi