utmost caution

collocation in English

meaningsofutmostandcaution

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utmost
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈʌt.məʊst/us
/ˈʌt.moʊst/
used to emphasize how important or serious ...
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caution
noun
uk
/ˈkɔː.ʃən/us
/ˈkɑː.ʃən/
great care ...
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(Definition ofutmostandcautionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofutmost caution

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If we cannot give complete reassurance, we should approach the matter with theutmostcaution.
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Fear of the loss of sovereignty is the motivation for proceeding with theutmostcaution, in many cases as slowly as possible.
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Whatever else happens, theutmostcautionmust be exercised before participating.
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I believe that in constitutional matters we should accept change only with theutmostcautionand circumspection.
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I therefore urge theutmostcautionin this respect.
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I agree that these clauses have to be considered with theutmostcautionand understanding.
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But we would always need to exercise theutmostcautionin imposing restrictions on that essential freedom.
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Genetic research is potentially no less explosive, and theutmostcautionis urgent for the fraternities of doctors, scientists, moralists, politicians and legislators alike.
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Specifically, the description of this case as an 'example' justifies the fact that the amendments have been addressed with theutmostcaution.
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I am convinced that, given the information currently available, we should adopt an approach of theutmostcaution.
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I am saying, let us look, when we create a new criminal offence, at the legislation with theutmostcaution.
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I am well aware of many of the reasons why we should proceed with theutmostcautionand this is what we have done.
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My personal view is that it is right to treat any increase in state aid for political parties with theutmostcaution.
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We remain most reluctant to depart from this voluntary principle and will do so only with theutmostcaution.
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The automatic growth of pension charges is such as to necessitate theutmostcautionin considering proposals to increase the burden.
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We need to use theutmostcautionin the negotiating process in order not to make any mistakes.
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I believe that as a first step we must act withutmostcaution.
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This is the reason why theutmostcautionmust be adopted before new chemicals are admitted into agricultural use.
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I hope that he acts with theutmostcaution.
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However, it is a device that should be used sparingly and with theutmostcaution.
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