be wary of

Example Sentences

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“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

However, there are a couple of reasons to be wary of chasing the stock any higher.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

You are right to be wary of stopping in places experiencing conflict right now.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

A man of his size, Horace thought, must take it as a duty to imply no menace or risk that his neighbors will be wary of him.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson