conservatively

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The brokerage conservatively expects the Indonesian company’s 2026 net profit to grow threefold this year, based on locked-in charter rates in May through mid-June at levels above 2025 averages, and incremental vessel additions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“We’ve had a philosophy here at United to guide conservatively, to build in one act of God, because this industry, things happen. Fuel prices spike,” Chief Financial Officer Michael Leskinen said last year.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 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

He dressed conservatively in the styles of the day: tailcoat, fine linen shirt with standing collar, and tall hat.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman