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Adjective
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Browning butter is simple to do but requires a watchful eye and keen senses.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Otherwise, keep a watchful eye on these under the broiler.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Coastguard officials credited teamwork, training, and the initial report from a vigilant member of the public for the successful outcome.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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How to avoid stimulus check scams As plans for any forthcoming checks remain unclear, stimulus scams have become so widespread that the IRS has cautioned the public to stay vigilant.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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These soft and chewy treats are the result of dozens of careful recipe tests.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In ancient times a heedful list is a ship of the mind.—
Jay Pilgreen,
Kansas City Star,
12 Feb. 2024
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Enduring decades of bans for its salacious content, D.H. Lawrence's 1928 avant-garde novel gets a fresh adaptation under the heedful eye of Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, who deftly explores the depths of female desire.—
Lia Beck,
EW.com,
12 Jan. 2024
Adjective
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Others are far more circumspect.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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Other groups were slightly were circumspect in their responses.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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But trading volumes remain low, with investors remaining cautious about the impact of lower oil prices, government spending cuts, and the outlook for corporate earnings.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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But once the horrible pol is gone, stronger but more cautious candidates emerge.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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As measles outbreaks flared up across the US last year, causing a record number of cases, Scott Thorpe kept a wary eye on Spartanburg County, South Carolina.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With that, many corporate leaders are chary about overreacting to the workforce disruption concern.—
Michael Peregrine,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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He’s not as guarded or chary as he was immersed in the Boston Baseball Experience, where one wrong step or word can spark furor.—
Globe Staff,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 July 2022
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“Advertent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/advertent. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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