wary
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If the 1994 team was going to sell soccer to a wary public, it had to show it could play with the best.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Long known as a centre of Islamic scholarship and city wary of Muammar Gaddafi's authoritarian rule, Derna became a stronghold of Al-Qaeda and later the Islamic State group after the 2011 uprising.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Even if the rumors are true that Paramount and CBS executives are growing wary of Weiss and her impact, the overhaul of 60 Minutes is not likely to end.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
At the same time, people in F1 are wary of speaking publicly on the matter, for fear of recriminations.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
It was tough on security leaks and wary of potential whistleblowers.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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