wary

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I’d still favor using industry-standard protocols, like OpenVPN, but given that ExpressVPN has open-sourced the protocol, it makes me less wary about using it.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Rising energy prices have increased the probability of either interest rate hikes or delayed cuts by central banks wary of inflation, UBS noted.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The results come as policymakers keep a wary eye on surging energy prices and how they could affect price trends in Japan, which imports a significant amount of its power from the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

While they make billions of dollars from advertising, investors are wary about higher expenses.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

He still warned her of all approaching animals or strangers, but he was wary of her ever after she lost her temper, and kept his distance, which made her sad.

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich