be wary of

Example Sentences

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And be wary of promises that seem too good to be true.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Investors tend to be wary of so-called closed-end funds such as PSUS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

One thing I wanted to steer clear away from or just be wary of is getting too like — especially with the outfit and the hair — too, like, culty.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Still, investors need to be wary of any further signs of unraveling in private credit.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

At the same time, he agrees there is reason to be wary of too much television viewing, largely in light of the opportunity costs.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel