circumspect
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Teams are always circumspect about doing anything too exotic during the preseason, lest they give regular-season opponents something to study.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Members of Congress are expected to question Warsh about his plans to reduce inflation, though he is likely to be circumspect in his answers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
On the streets of Beijing this week, locals were circumspect about a visit from the US president.
From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026
“Earnings revisions are set to keep the investor debate on a circumspect footing.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 9, 2026
Officials of state-supported black colleges had to be more circumspect since they depended upon the funding provided by the all-white state legislature.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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