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tread warily



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With so much at stake, neighbourhood clubs organising pujas have to tread warily.

From BBC Oct. 10, 2024

Algeria will tread warily against Mali and Benin in a pool also including Eritrea or Rwanda, but appear good enough to finish in top spot.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2011

Russia After losing at home to Slovakia, the Russians tread warily against the highly motivated Irish.

From New York Times Oct. 7, 2010

He had to tread warily lest he inflame Arab sensibilities or drive Vichy further into the arms of the Axis.

From Time Magazine Archive

And the Master has to tread warily between all these powers.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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