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circumspect

[sur-kuhm-spekt] / ˈsɜr kəmˌspɛkt /


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In the comments section, one resident was frustrated but circumspect.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

But with many tankers turning off tracking systems or transferring cargoes between ships to minimize threats, other analysts are circumspect about just how much shipping has recovered.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Members of Congress are expected to question Warsh about his plans to reduce inflation, though he is likely to be circumspect in his answers.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026

On the streets of Beijing this week, locals were circumspect about a visit from the US president.

From Barron's ● Mar. 20, 2026

I am practical and circumspect; he is impulsive and direct.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline


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