leery
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Parks, who later served on the City Council, said he was leery of any arrangements that left the department indebted — even if only in appearance — to rich donors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Those who still have jobs are increasingly leery of automation, even as it’s become an unavoidable part of their days.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Yet with the rate of inflation still stuck close to 3%, top Fed officials are leery of cutting rates any more for now.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 22, 2026
BYD’s lineup added smaller cars, which Europeans typically buy, as well as plug-in hybrids for consumers leery of going fully electric.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026
Actually Ralph felt leery of the dog too, but because the girls were watching, he picked him up.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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