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

2.   Ahead of his visit, Putin struck a cautious tone about the demonstrations.

3.   But his cautious tone gave way to optimism Monday.

4.   From his plush office in the new Dal Ward Athletic Center, McCartney speaks in cautious tones about the line between his faith and his football.

5.   He adopted a cautious tone with respect to the various plans that have been put forward, declining to express a view.

6.   It was wise to set such a cautious tone.

7.   Rabin, adopting a more cautious tone, said there was still much work to be done to achieve a permanent peace.

8.   Striking a cautious tone, President Vladimir V. Putin has refused to take a position on the leadership struggle in Yugoslavia.

9.   Still, the cautious tone could spook some investors, analysts said.

10.   Persian Gulf leaders, who face Islamic opposition at home, have taken a cautious tone since the U.S.-led campaign in Afghanistan began.