He received a short hello, given in a cautious tone.

But Jack could tell from the little alien's cautious tone that he'd struck a nerve.

Yesterday's market took a cautious tone that for the most part kept prices from building much momentum.

Another silence, longer this time, finally broken by the comic in a cautious tone.

Civil rights groups took a very cautious tone yesterday, essentially noting concerns and saying they would study the record.

"Let me look first," said the importer, in a cautious tone.

"You called me," said the voice in a cautious tone.

United States officials were making some preparations for a hostage release, however, while taking a cautious tone in public.

She glanced back toward the open door, then spoke in a low and cautious tone.

Adding to the cautious tone was nervousness about economic data to be released this week.