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warily

[wair-uh-lee] / ˈwɛər ə li /
ADVERB
suspiciously
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Once, diplomatic counterparts who controlled huge sums were regarded warily by U.S. diplomats.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

Investors are watching warily for any sign that Strategy might start doing so in large numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

As investors warily eye U.S. long-bond yields near 5%, another bout of fixed income angst could be about to rattle markets.

From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026

Embassy staffers and dependents evacuating, airlines suspending service, eyes in Iran warily turning skyward for signs of an attack.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026

Hazel eyed the open path warily and then moved over to the side, creeping along the trees like a stalking wolf.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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