circumspect
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But until Sabalenka spoke to the media in Rome before the Italian Open, players had been circumspect on the subject of strike action.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
On the streets of Beijing this week, locals were circumspect about a visit from the US president.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Sitting on a boat floating off the shore, Holloway is more circumspect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
The security minister Dan Jarvis was both circumspect in his language, but warm and accepting of the wide range of concerns expressed by MPs of multiple parties.
From BBC • Nov. 19, 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
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