cautiously

Example Sentences

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I was cautiously optimistic about how much enthusiasm there would be for the World Cup.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Start with the good—because it really is worth celebrating, however cautiously: Chief Justice John Roberts’ majority opinion in Tuesday’s case, Trump v.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

Shipping companies started the year cautiously, projecting earnings declines, and warned of rising costs as the Middle East conflict disrupted their services and pushed up fuel prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Across the Straits of Florida, however, Miami Cubans reacted more cautiously, describing the reforms as too little, too late.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Val looked around her cautiously, taking in her surroundings.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda