thoughtful

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That’s what Auf der Maur’s roommate told her the night she came home after thinking that she had offered a sincere but thoughtful declination to the suggestion that she become the bass player in Hole.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“My wife, Francesca Mari, was the one who said that I should dedicate myself to writing — if I wanted to pursue it,” Mahajan says in a thoughtful, affectionate tone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

"Faith, service and responsibility are themes that have long shaped the role he will one day inherit, and they are things he approaches in his own thoughtful way," they added.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Even religious causes, which many believe have consequences far beyond this short life on Earth, are worth thoughtful consideration.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

"We're sure your mother is wonderful, Kabir, because of how wonderful you are. She raised you without any help, in jail, and look at you. Kind and thoughtful and polite."

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman