Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a conservative manner, or in the manner of conservatives; as a conservative; with conservativeness.
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- adverb In a
conservative manner
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- adverb in a conservative manner
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Examples
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Change conservatively is the right move at this point.
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Now, multiply that by, again conservatively (a word which doesn't flow freely from my keypad), six times a year.
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Now, multiply that by, again conservatively (a word which doesn't flow freely from my keypad), six times a year.
July 2006 2006
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But I will say that the real reason that Black conservatives do not vote conservatively is because there really aren’t that many conservatives.
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They seem to be trying to manage their fisheries (one of the largest export earners) conservatively, which is something few countries anywhere in the world are managing to do.
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They seem to be trying to manage their fisheries (one of the largest export earners) conservatively, which is something few countries anywhere in the world are managing to do.
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"It looks like it's priced pretty conservatively, which is surprising because the company has been doing relatively well," Ms. Lombard said.
Old GM Bonds Hit by IPO Expectations Michael Aneiro 2010
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The construction project's price tag conservatively is estimated to be about $4 billion, with South Korea and Japan paying most of the bills.
To strengthen the deal with North Korea Daryl M. Plunk 2010
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Although management has designated a significant portion of the total fund balance, the majority of the designation is conservatively earmarked for construction reserves; management reports most of these monies will be retained.
unknown title 2011
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Calculated conservatively, that is about 5.7 million in today's dollars.
The Seattle Times 2011
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