wisened

Young or "wisened," adventurous or reserved, wild, or sophisticated, the beautiful Cayman Islands cater to visitors of many styles and interests.

Peter Greenberg 2009

One would have thought that after the last 8 years of a Bush regime you would have wisened up and elected a man with experience and substance.

Poll of Polls: Obama more popular than his policies 2009

It wasn't until some congressional staffers wisened up to the P.C. problem with these earlier attempts and "broadened the focus from the persecution of Christians to the persecution of all religious groups" that the International Religious Freedom Act IRFA, which established the USCIRF, passed.

Suhag A. Shukla, Esq.: Fix The U.S. International Religious Freedom Commission or Fuggedaboutit Esq. Suhag A. Shukla 2011

It wasn't until some congressional staffers wisened up to the P.C. problem with these earlier attempts and "broadened the focus from the persecution of Christians to the persecution of all religious groups" that the International Religious Freedom Act IRFA, which established the USCIRF, passed.

Suhag A. Shukla, Esq.: Fix The U.S. International Religious Freedom Commission or Fuggedaboutit Esq. Suhag A. Shukla 2011

Now they're wisened elders who still have a fire in their gut and knowledge to impart through words.

Nightlife Agenda 2010

When all us bad parents ask teachers 'wot abart mafs'? our wisened kids can be sent home to say 'ow ya gunna make mi do vat'.

Giving evidence to the Chilcot inquiry, Tony Blair said: “I... 2010

She's battle hardened and wisened and knows the dance very well by now.

Quote Of The Day 2009

The electorate has wisened up to his wascally ways.

E. A. Hanks: G.O.P. R.I.P.? 2008

The Economist debate on social networking has sparked some interesting discussion between Ewan McIntosh (the pro side) and Michael Bugeja (the con side) and uber social-networking researcher Danah Boyd has interjected her wisened thoughts into the matter.

It is about Educational Networking NOT Social Networking 2008

I think there is that very element of wisened regret I am searching for in these tales, but which are too often lacking.

"'Crackhead' is an embarrassing line item to have on a résumé." Ann Althouse 2008