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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

While publicly Kinnings is understandably cautious and circumspect about the future, the backers who lend their name to his tour are more outspoken.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2025

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

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

He became more circumspect in his work as a result of the visit from the second C.I.D. man.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller