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wariness

[wair-ee-nis] / ˈwɛər i nɪs /


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Global central banks sharply increased their holdings of gold amid increasing wariness about U.S. policies.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

But Etchells said despite his wariness about this, the Age of Autopilot report is useful in suggesting people may be growing more aware of their phone habits.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Motivated by price, convenience, a desire for anonymity, or wariness of interacting with a clinician, some patients buy medication online from a number of online vendors selling drugs manufactured in India.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

In what might be a reflection of the historical volatility and a wariness among investors, Micron’s stock trades at a forward price/earnings valuation of 8.1.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Her expression was a mixture of the very young—when she first tasted the cola—and a kind of deep, sad wariness.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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