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wearily

[weer-uh-lee] / ˈwɪər ə li /


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With Carlos missing since April, tennis wearily bounces on, a little less fun, deprived of its most charismatic, exciting-to-watch character.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

His phone app pings; he puts on his protective mask and heads out wearily to fight crime.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

"At first I thought I would take some music and books," he said, sitting wearily on a camp bed in a dirty grey T-shirt.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Glasgow list MSP Paul Sweeney wearily agrees with this take.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

“You’re right, Mrs. Oakes,” said Longridge wearily at last.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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