conservatively

Example Sentences

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The idea is that these stocks are conservatively run businesses able to generate cash for shareholders whatever the economy does.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

That said, it seems obvious that I’d be ahead in 10 years if I pay 5.5% interest on a $400,000 loan while earning, conservatively, around 10% annually on $400,000 invested.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 5, 2026

He clinched the title at the Moroccan Grand Prix for Ferrari, doing a Lando Norris by driving conservatively, after a season-long battle with fellow Briton Stirling Moss, who actually won more races than Hawthorn.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

Lower expected tariffs helped, as the amount of upside was likely inflated by companies guiding conservatively for the third quarter back in July and August.

From Barron's • Nov. 28, 2025

Reshevsky, a small, bald man who dressed conservatively, had a solemn and resolute personality.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady