leary

American  

[leer-ee] / ˈlɪər i /

adjective

1. a less common variant of leery.

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leary British  

adjective

1. dialect empty

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Example Sentences

Chris O’Leary, who worked as the Chargers’ safeties coach in 2024 under coach Jim Harbaugh, has been named the team’s defensive coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times

With Jesse Minter leaving L.A. to become the head coach of the Ravens, Mack will be working under new defensive coordinator Chris O’Leary next season.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this week, Ryanair's chief executive Michael O'Leary said the airline was well hedged against rising fuel prices, adding: "It won't affect our costs and it won't affect our low fares."

From BBC

“Melrose Avenue was cool, Helmut Newton was out every night with Annabel Schofield, Greg Gorman, Herb Ritts, Sandra Bernhard, Barbara and Timothy Leary and Tina Chow. We saw a different mix then; it wasn’t just about celebrities. No one wore designer clothes. It was about, ‘Are you cool now?’”

From Los Angeles Times

Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” and “Marty Supreme” strode into the room like he owned it in a sparkly black sequin jacket and a chain around his neck holding an NBA card signed by Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

From Los Angeles Times