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warily

[wair-uh-lee] / ˈwɛər ə li /
ADVERB
suspiciously
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Warily, she picked up a piece of glistening dough and pressed it down into the cheese mixture, knowing instinctively to turn it over to make sure every inch was coated.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2021

Warily, they separate and flow around the quarrel, reuniting in chattering parties at the other side.

From The Guardian • Feb. 22, 2020

Warily, almost grudgingly, something that had been tightly compressed unfurled in her, and she allowed herself to know that the place was lovely.

From The New Yorker • Sep. 10, 2018

Warily, Setrakian makes an informal alliance because he thinks the Ancients can help him get his paws on the tome called the Occido Lumen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2015

Warily, she dares to allow me a smile.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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