unwary
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Untethered to any fundamental values, these markets would be exceptionally easy to manipulate and hard to police, further endangering unwary investors.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024
Together, the unwary helper and its passenger travel in search of a new host, where the viral drama will unfold again.
From Salon • Nov. 9, 2023
The creepiest by far is “dead men’s fingers,” Decaisnea fargesii, whose pewter-blue, fingerlike fruits stand out against butter-yellow foliage and reach out to unwary visitors.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023
There is no suggestion of environmental police guarding the entrances to Eryri, removing single-use plastic from unwary visitors.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2023
Opaleye eggs are pale grey and may be mistaken for fossils by unwary Muggles.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
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