He hesitated, then took a careful step toward me, watching my face.

He took a careful step to the left, avoiding the machine.

He took a careful step, used the corner of the van for cover.

I went out on the step again, careful not to slip this time.

Stopping, moving very slowly a careful step at a time.

He took one careful step, then another, turning her to face the back of the stage.

She took one careful step back and turned her head toward the board.

He took a careful step into the center of the landing.

He looked up, and took a few careful steps forward.

She waved a hand at him, and took another careful step.