circumspection

Example Sentences

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The second manslaughter charge is for reckless disregard of safety “without due caution and circumspection.”

From Seattle Times

As Miller notes, with due circumspection, in a wall label, “We are not aware of any other example of taxidermy animal parts encased in silver.”

From New York Times

There’s a startling translucence to her performance, a willingness to let emotions bleed through gently and unforcedly, that matches the unhurried grace and circumspection of the filmmaking.

From Los Angeles Times

The secretary of state was inclined toward circumspection in diplomatic affairs, especially when dealing with the unpredictable Russians.

From Washington Post

In this 200th-anniversary year, you must be feeling pride but also circumspection to be running a museum such as the Mauritshuis.

From New York Times