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conservative

[kuhn-sur-vuh-tiv] / kənˈsɜr və tɪv /




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Forecasts of $920 billion in AI-related capex in 2027 are likely too conservative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Those are conservative figures, and do not take into account rain-induced canopy damage or reduced food availability, said the authors of the study published on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

They might then get either too risky or too conservative with their investments, or claim their Social Security as early as possible, even if that’s not the best financial move for them.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Experts, activists and records prepared by veterinarians at events say these numbers probably are conservative and underrepresent the extent of injuries that happen at rodeos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He was a conservative man who valued tradition, and he painted traditionally.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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