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circumspect

[sur-kuhm-spekt] / ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt /


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But China's own statements have been circumspect, saying it backs the ceasefire but hardly trumpeting its own diplomacy.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

On the streets of Beijing this week, locals were circumspect about a visit from the US president.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

But they are more circumspect about those other requests, while saying they want to press on "at pace" in removing Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“Earnings revisions are set to keep the investor debate on a circumspect footing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

The city fathers were used to more circumspect criticisms—when criticism could not be entirely avoided.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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