tiptoe
noun
the tip or end of a toe.
Example Sentences
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Powell tiptoed away from saying how the Fed would answer that riddle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
But having tiptoed cautiously throughout its first year in office, the question is whether this government can convince those potential investors that the economic vision is real?
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2025
And when asked, twice, whether he thought rates were high enough to bring inflation fully under control, he twice tiptoed around the question.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2024
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tiptoed less than 0.1% lower to 38,892.80, while the Nasdaq composite inched 5 points higher to 16,253.96.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2024
Lady Constance tiptoed backward in horror until her back was pressed flat against the wall.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
