grow wary

Frequency: 6.05.9 per million words

To gradually become more cautious.

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  • As the rumors spread, people began to grow wary of the new policy.
  • After several broken promises, she started to grow wary of his intentions.
  • Investors will grow wary if the company's profits continue to decline.
  • The public has grown increasingly wary of government surveillance.
  • Having been deceived before, he had grown wary of online solicitations.
  • Even experienced travelers can grow wary in unfamiliar and dangerous territories.
  • She had grown wary of his sudden generosity, sensing an ulterior motive.
  • With each new scandal, voters grow more wary of political promises.
  • The cat started to grow wary of strangers after a bad experience.
  • If the economy doesn't improve soon, consumers will undoubtedly grow wary of spending.