circumspect

Example Sentences

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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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025

Asked about the NYPD’s future under Mayor Mamdani, Mr. Harkins is circumspect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

These two are a peculiar pair—she circumspect and reserved, he bouncing on his toes, humming with energy.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline