be wary of

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

Mergermarket’s Samuel Kerr thinks everyday folks need to be wary of buying pre-IPO shares this late in the game.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

There are some good reasons to be wary of cruises.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

But he'd lived in Nazi Germany long enough to be wary of protesting openly about his beliefs that conflicted with the Nazi regime's agenda.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple