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carefully

/ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ adverb A1
  1. With care; attentively, circumspectly. · As he was a politician, he discussed all subjects carefully, not offending anyone.· He carefully studied the papers, while planning his next move.
  2. Conscientiously, painstakingly, fastidiously, meticulously.
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Now, in spite of the nobility of his countenance, the command of which, like a finished actor, he had carefully studied before the glass, it was by no means easy for him to assume an air of judicial severity.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 57 · C1
I fully authorize you at once to assume the command of the Pharaon, and look carefully to the unloading of her freight.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 38 · C1
I am too well aware that though a subordinate, like myself, is bound to acquaint the shipowner with everything that occurs, there are many things he ought most carefully to conceal from all else.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 37 · C1
“I think I could jump over it,” said the Cowardly Lion, after measuring the distance carefully in his mind.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 39 · B2

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