weary of
phrasal verb
wearied of; wearying of; wearies of
: to become bored by (something) : to stop being interested in (something)
He quickly wearied of answering their questions.
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Republicans who were weary of the former president came around to him during his presidency, but Trump faced criticism from several Republicans at the end of his term due to the events of Jan. 6, 2021.
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Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 May 2024
As early as 3 years old, kids may be weary of novel routines or unfamiliar people, and cling to their parents in social situations.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 9 Sep. 2024
The only good news seemed to be that Debby's remnants were headed to southeastern Canada over the weekend and would be followed by a rare respite for those weary of summer heat, with below-average temperatures coming to a most of the nation in the coming days, forecasters said.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2024
The move would be a step further than allies in U.S. and Europe, which have both grown weary of China’s expanding shipbuilding capabilities.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2024
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Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 May 2024
As early as 3 years old, kids may be weary of novel routines or unfamiliar people, and cling to their parents in social situations.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 9 Sep. 2024
The only good news seemed to be that Debby's remnants were headed to southeastern Canada over the weekend and would be followed by a rare respite for those weary of summer heat, with below-average temperatures coming to a most of the nation in the coming days, forecasters said.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2024
The move would be a step further than allies in U.S. and Europe, which have both grown weary of China’s expanding shipbuilding capabilities.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Weary of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weary%20of. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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