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wariness

[wair-ee-nis] / ˈwɛər i nɪs /


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Motivated by price, convenience, a desire for anonymity, or wariness of interacting with a clinician, some patients buy medication online from a number of online vendors selling drugs manufactured in India.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

But "lawmakers are not fooled", said Iteanu, as enthusiasm for AI has not dispelled public wariness about its potential consequences.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

But right now, many foreign acts also feel fear — or at least wariness — about booking substantial tours in the United States.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

But at a time of growing wariness over private-market valuations, investors have good reason to scrutinize deals, particularly when the buyers are already deeply committed to the same assets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

I was looking at the gymnasium doors with an expression of wariness and anxiety.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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