cautious
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Nevertheless, workers are still cautious about making a move.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
A Barclays strategist explains why it’s time to turn cautious on U.S. stocks, and what it will take for him to turn bullish again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
That positivity will still amount to cautious optimism for most of the Tartan Army.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
"There are still aftershocks, so the rescuers are very cautious in their approach. That's a challenge," said regional civil defence chief Rodrigo Sosmena.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Lloyd George also wanted Germany disarmed, but he was more cautious than Clemenceau.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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