wary
Example Sentences
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Wary of being called a traitor again, Elmo says he supports the U.S. soccer team.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Wary of being vulnerable to the whims of foreign governments, the European Union is preparing far-reaching new moves to ditch American digital companies and Chinese chips in favour of European alternatives.
From Barron's • May 30, 2026
Wary of imposing one-time price increases, businesses chose to raise prices in smaller steps and over a longer period, Orszag and Posen observe.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
Wary of counterrevolution, the patriots were prepared to maintain dominance by whatever means necessary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
Wary of more bad press, Stanton wanted James Mott or Frederick Douglass to preside.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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