leery

Example Sentences

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Yet years of fighting to get police and prosecutors to take his claims seriously made him leery.

From Los Angeles Times

MarketWatch asked readers to briefly describe how they feel about the economy; responses included “leery” and “confused.”

From MarketWatch

Some advocates, however, are leery of relying on technology and punitive fines that can continue historical harms, particularly for communities of color.

From Los Angeles Times

Historically, Mennonites faced persecution in other countries, making them leery of interacting with authorities, Holbrooks said.

From Salon

By now, you might be feeling pretty frustrated and more than a little leery about what’s pouring out of your kitchen faucet.

From Salon