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circumspect

[sur-kuhm-spekt] / ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt /


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But China's own statements have been circumspect, saying it backs the ceasefire but hardly trumpeting its own diplomacy.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 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

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

All of his life he had been circumspect in his dealings with such people.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers




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