warily

Example Sentences

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Investors appeared to bless Meta’s plan to vastly increase spending, a contrast from last year when shareholders responded more warily and pushed for more detail on the company’s costly plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

The shortage vexing memory chips is being watched warily by other sectors, particularly companies that rely on semiconductors needed to power AI.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Guard Clark Slajchert, who grew up in Oak Park, watched the Kenneth Fire warily, worrying about his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2025

With so much at stake, neighbourhood clubs organising pujas have to tread warily.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024

As soon as I’ve dressed, I make my way warily down the hall, a white bundle under my arm, trying hard to ignore the sanitary pad I’m wearing.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez