as in cautious
having or showing awareness of and preparation for the future doctors encouraging people to be forethoughtful and get their flu shots in advance of the flu season
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But that cautious optimism among exiles is tempered by concern they could be cut out.—
Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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The key takeaway is that consumers are cautious, and the execution of early applications of AI in fashion is what’s holding them back right now.— Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
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This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.— Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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Somewhere within him is the spirit of the patriotic teenager and the careful lower-court judge who rejected any notion of party loyalty or judicial agenda.— Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Being proactive is the best way to keep this plant at bay.— Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 18 Apr. 2026
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Enforcement is also expected to be more visible and proactive, according to Todd Henry, the Davis Police Chief.— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Forethoughtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/forethoughtful. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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