circumspect

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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

The meeting’s agenda for the closed session was circumspect: “Conference with Legal Counsel — Settlement Agreement.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

Harbour has also been circumspect about the end of the marriage.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

Instead of laughing, shaking his head, and denying all this, Wilkin, to my surprise, was circumspect.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover