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warily

[wair-uh-lee] / ˈwɛər ə li /
ADVERB
suspiciously
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Investors appeared to bless Meta’s plan to vastly increase spending, a contrast from last year when shareholders responded more warily and pushed for more detail on the company’s costly plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Californians must understand that there are long-term implications of borrowing to address challenges and warily approach future bond measures and other initiatives that tie the hands of policymakers today.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 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

As the power struggles and chaos continue to rage, Dernawis like Mr Aldali are warily trying to rebuild their lives.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2024

The bearded cop eyed the two rifles warily.

From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon