shady
Example Sentences
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The two women, mother and daughter, sat on a mattress covering half the sidewalk on the shady side of Western Avenue, still shivering in the morning chill.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
In 2026, Didi still grows the best flowers, shady trees and chases squirrels away from her yard.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
Supporters argue that legalization decreases black-market activity, reducing consumers’ reliance on shady providers, creating a safer market while providing the government greater tax revenue and citizens greater freedom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
This includes claims from shady tax preparers guaranteeing eligibility for the new tax breaks for tips and overtime pay.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
I looked out the window at the shady streets, the sprawling houses, and the expansive lawns, which seemed more uniformly green than the lawns on my street.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
Vocabulary lists containing shady
"To an Athlete Dying Young" by A. E. Housman
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