How to Use careful in a Sentence
careful
adjective
- They produced a careful study of the building.
- Be careful! The stove is hot!
- The police were careful to leave the room exactly as they found it.
- She was careful of their feelings.
- You can never be too careful about these things.
- He is a careful driver.
- Police made a careful examination of the scene.
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And a lot more careful, at least in terms of who says what when.
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Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
4 Nov. 2024
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Keep in mind that these run sharp, so use a steady grip and be careful when using them close to your eye area.
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Birnur K. Aral,
Good Housekeeping,
13 Jan. 2023
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Be careful, as this is a one-time deal and does not apply to future deposits.
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al,
15 Jan. 2023
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It’s also such a pain to remove red polish, even when being careful my whole fingertip is red.
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Harper's Bazaar Staff,
Harper's BAZAAR,
30 Dec. 2022
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Just be careful not to let your enthusiasm override your tact — Mars in Leo loves the drama!
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Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Nov. 2024
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The threat hasn’t gone away though, say security experts, and could make a resurgence if the industry isn’t careful.
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IEEE Spectrum,
28 Dec. 2022
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Yet, the hype must be balanced with careful governance and thoughtful investment strategies.
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Brian Walker,
Forbes,
28 Oct. 2024
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How to remove wrinkles from silk pillowcases Be very careful with heat around silk, as the high temperatures can hurt the fibers.
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Abigail Bailey,
Good Housekeeping,
18 Jan. 2023
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The weather service said the snow coming from this storm is particularly heavy and wet and advised people to be careful while shoveling.
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Kolbie Peterson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
1 Jan. 2023
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Just know that Lake Superior is very unforgiving of mistakes; be careful out there.
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David Zeug,
Outdoor Life,
22 Jan. 2023
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In that case, reduce your stock holdings, be careful with long-term bonds and keep most of your money in the excellent short-term investment vehicles that are now available.
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Jeff Sommer,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2023
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The researchers are careful to point out that this method was intended to work only with cooperative participants.
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Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
5 Nov. 2024
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This process begins with careful curation and labeling of data before it's fed into AI models.
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Rehan Jalil,
Forbes,
5 Nov. 2024
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Choosing these moves seems like the obvious choice, in theory, but boss fights require careful assessment before committing to any strategy.
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Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2024
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In Chippie's case, Mady is careful to keep her absences brief, ensuring the pet has companionship, mental stimulation, and space to move freely.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
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Other manufacturers are very careful about stating their products are not medical devices, including Oura.
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Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2022
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To do this, use a piece of ice or an ice pack to freeze the stained area, but be careful not to get the stain wet.
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Maryal Miller Carter,
USA TODAY,
3 Aug. 2023
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That is a balance that one has to be very careful with.
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Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
25 May 2023
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Kevin Allen briefed reporters at the scene and was careful to not use that term.
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The Oregonian,
oregonlive,
2 Aug. 2023
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So their whole thing is just be careful, don't get hurt.
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Julia Moore,
Peoplemag,
6 Nov. 2023
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The sound team also had to be careful not to pick up snoring.
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Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Aug. 2023
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Be careful when making plans based on the menus at the website though.
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Cheryl V. Jackson,
The Indianapolis Star,
14 Aug. 2024
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Still, some people want to be careful to not eat too many cashews.
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Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
18 Aug. 2024
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