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squeamish

[skwee-mish] / ˈskwi mɪʃ /


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I enjoy a good coaster, but I’m a tad squeamish.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

Income and value investors have traditionally been the least squeamish about owning tobacco shares.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Here McDermott’s inspired staging demonstrated that Glass’ forgiving personal portrait of Walt Disney makes it the quintessential Hollywood opera that no one dares bring to squeamish Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2026

For people who feel squeamish about the process, she said it was important to know the facts around donation, adding it often helped the grieving process for families.

From BBC Feb. 9, 2026

I'm so jittery and squeamish and cold that I feel like I’m going to die.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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