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Goddard has tiptoed into using AI to draft opinions, with her oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 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

Eyal Ben-Ari tugged at the heavy assault rifle hanging over his shoulder as he tiptoed out of his pink house at sunrise, hoping not to wake his wife or six children.

From New York Times • May 23, 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

Then he tiptoed, carrying the flashlight to his window.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry