circumspection

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His quiet tone is not shyness or false modesty but circumspection and a sense of boundaries that imply respect and love for real communication.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

A model of old-fashioned circumspection Wednesday was border czar Tom Homan, who said he wouldn’t “prejudge” split-second events based on early video clips.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

The foundation of Clarke's era has been circumspection.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

Despite Jean-Pierre’s circumspection, the White House hasn’t been entirely silent on the matter.

From Washington Post • Feb. 2, 2023

As Ignatius was about to discuss the circumspection of his behavior at Levy Pants, the telephone rang.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole