wary

Example Sentences

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It's a theme that recurs on subsequent tracks - perhaps suggesting that BTS were wary about dipping their toes back into the choppy waters of fame.

From BBC

Borrower advocates and other stakeholders have been wary of moving student-loan responsibilities over to another agency.

From MarketWatch

While United would be wary of getting involved in an auction over wages with their city rivals, they are prepared to make a substantial effort to sign Anderson.

From BBC

They have to this point been more wary of prediction markets, which allow users to bet on yes-or-no wagers on everything from the outcome of sporting events to election victories.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the past, the court had been wary of reaching into the public schools to decide on education policies and the curriculum, but it took a significant step in that direction last year.

From Los Angeles Times