as in care
a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
for someone who usually tries any new extreme sport, she's approaching this one with uncharacteristic gingerliness
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Noun
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Pay extra care in all communications and be an active listener.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025 -
For best results, sort laundry according to material type (towels in one load, delicates in another, paying attention to care instructions) and color. 5.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Historical data suggests caution: Rising unemployment rates and a reversion of the yield curve often precede recessions.—
Gene Goldman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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There’s a reason for his caution: President Trump’s ever-changing, on-again, off-again tariff war with America’s three biggest trading partners — Mexico, Canada and China.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Navigating Political and Ethical Considerations of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve By embracing bitcoin as a vital national reserve asset, the United States positions itself at the forefront of economic innovation, fiscal prudence, and visionary thinking.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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What critics of interventionism have historically sought is prudence in foreign affairs – avoiding unnecessary wars while ensuring the protection of core national interests.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Gingerliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingerliness. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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