wariness

Example Sentences

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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

However, associates have said his wariness over the direction of CBS News under Weiss made his decision easier.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

But Navarra said the move also "puts TikTok out of step with global privacy expectations" and might reinforce wariness for some about its ownership.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

In a reflection of the continued sense of wariness from Iranians about speaking freely of their rulers, none of the people AFP interviewed were willing to give their full name.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

They were split between admiration and wariness of his dangerous presence among them.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez