craft one's words
pick one's words

Journalists, above all, are supposed to pick their words with care.

He paused as if trying to pick his words carefully.

I have some problems with that,' Billy said now, picking his words carefully.

My mother had told me, the night before, picking her words gingerly.

And, given the present hard times, there is the feeling that its reviewers should pick their words with extra care.

Picking his words with care, he said, "If you believe such tales, why hold me and mine to your service?"

She stared out the window and tried to pick her words carefully.

I was watching the doctor and I could see him pick his words with care.

He considered the question for a moment, then picked his words with care.

Then he said, picking his words with care, "Have you thought about seeing somebody?"