warily
Americanadverb
Other Word Forms
- overwarily adverb
Etymology
Origin of warily
Example Sentences
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Just a few months ago, investors viewed such deals with enthusiasm, pumping up shares for a variety of AI-related companies, but this week one such deal—between Nvidia, Microsoft and Anthropic—was greeted warily.
Penelope stood up warily and looked around in wonder.
From Literature
On a farm about 45 minutes outside of Houston, a one-eyed horse stared warily at a man who had no business near a barn, livestock or hay.
From Los Angeles Times
They practice in the ruins of a farm outhouse, poking rifles round empty doorways before edging warily past.
From BBC
With so much at stake, neighbourhood clubs organising pujas have to tread warily.
From BBC
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