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

When epidemiologist Antoine Flahault addressed a French governmental health conference alongside other health experts on Tuesday, he urged scientists, journalists and the general public to "be wary of preconceived notions".

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

However, “the underlying assumption in markets is that the government—whoever runs it—will be wary of the gilt market because higher yields would limit their room for fiscal maneuver,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

“I can walk as well as any of you,” she cried, so angrily that Taran made no more of it; he had learned to be wary of the girl’s sharp tongue.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander