be wary
Example Sentences
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Many will also likely be wary of a backlash from their own people.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“I think we really need to be wary of creating new police departments in general, but especially without a clear case and clear constraints and accountability mechanisms.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
There are some good reasons to be wary of cruises.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
It’s not just technical analysis that offers a warning about the consumer discretionary sector—there are fundamental reasons to be wary, too.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
“Not every man is what he seems, and a prince especially has good cause to be wary... but go too far down that road, and the mistrust can poison you, make you sour and fearful.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
