be wary of

Example Sentences

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The news show has only had a handful of executive producers in its nearly 60-year run, and its staff can be wary of outsiders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“I think we really need to be wary of creating new police departments in general, but especially without a clear case and clear constraints and accountability mechanisms.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

There are some good reasons to be wary of cruises.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Investors should be wary of taking any employment numbers at face value.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 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