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carefully

[ kair-fuh-lee ]

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adverb

in a cautious way, with attention to possible risks and dangers:
Although somewhat "folksy" in his interview, the congressman carefully avoided pitfalls where he would be vulnerable to attack.
in a thorough, attentive, or painstaking way, giving thought to avoiding errors or omissions:
I have to carefully examine the copy editor's marked-up manuscript, double-checking everything and approving or vetoing changes.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of carefully¹

First recorded before 1000; careful ( def ) + -ly ( def )

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"We are trying to get the site to a phase called 'safe store', which means a lot of dismantling, demolition, carefully decontaminating items on site and then retreating the site back to a safe store."

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The UN has warned that the process will have to be managed carefully to avoid disturbing the vast amounts of asbestos-contaminated rubble.

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Secretary of State Hilary Benn said he has "listened carefully" to concerns over current structures for investigating Troubles killings and he remained committed to "fundamental reform".

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After the court ruling, the Scottish government said it would carefully consider the implications of the judgement.

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The Scottish government said it would carefully consider the implications of that ruling.

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