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cautiously

[kaw-shuhs-lee] / ˈkɔ ʃəs li /
ADVERB
tentatively
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"We are going to wait very cautiously" Fujimori said Tuesday, "I think it is far too early to declare a winner, I must wait."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Real estate developers are already cautiously planning to take advantage of the eased regulations and plan to announce new projects after the law goes into effect.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite the promising findings, the researchers stressed that the results should be interpreted cautiously.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

So, with a year to go, Edouard Philippe is cautiously moving his campaign into gear – mindful that being an early favourite in the presidential race is as often a hindrance as an asset.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

She brought them down cautiously, unused to their weight.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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