wary
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Despite Silicon Valley’s enthusiasm for AI’s promise, the broader population has become wary, fearing widespread job losses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
If the 1994 team was going to sell soccer to a wary public, it had to show it could play with the best.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
At the same time, people in F1 are wary of speaking publicly on the matter, for fear of recriminations.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Be wary as the SpaceX initial public offering looms.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
This time there was no mistaking it: definite wary silence, and when Anita Rees spoke again, it was with a touch of frost.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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