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chary

[chair-ee] / ˈtʃɛər i /


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Even if she wanted to pursue an exemption, the Lord Advocate would be chary of inciting the home secretary's ire.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

Instead, “West Side Story” languished when it was first released, its core audience of older filmgoers still chary of venturing into theaters.

From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2022

But Mr Richardson is a bit chary nonetheless when he holds the newspaper—perhaps due to its age and fragility, or perhaps in memory of those poisoned printers.

From Economist • May 23, 2018

Back at the house, McTeer told me that she is chary of media attention.

From The New Yorker • Oct. 17, 2016

I might conceivably get her some work," Rupert answered, "but people are a little chary of engaging employees recommended by bachelors like myself.

From Christina by Moberly, L. G.




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