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warily

[wair-uh-lee] / ˈwɛər ə li /
ADVERB
suspiciously
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Once, diplomatic counterparts who controlled huge sums were regarded warily by U.S. diplomats.

From Slate Jul. 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

Guests began to peek out from under their tables and warily stand up.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2026

The shortage vexing memory chips is being watched warily by other sectors, particularly companies that rely on semiconductors needed to power AI.

From Barron's Jan. 9, 2026

If I had, I should never have gone to Isengard, or I should have gone more warily.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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