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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

He has accepted that this might not be the last time he gets temporarily duped because he doesn’t want to let wariness get in the way of authentic opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Her expression was a mixture of the very young—when she first tasted the cola—and a kind of deep, sad wariness.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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