warily
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Some union leaders viewed Carvalho warily, although they have not attacked him with the intensity of some past superintendents.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
As investors warily eye U.S. long-bond yields near 5%, another bout of fixed income angst could be about to rattle markets.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
When Robert emerges, to lift her spirits by offering a bottle of champagne to celebrate her birthday, Catherine steps warily out of her shell.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Embassy staffers and dependents evacuating, airlines suspending service, eyes in Iran warily turning skyward for signs of an attack.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026
Reverend Lanier greeted me warily in his study.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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