shady
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After a pre-premiere bidding war results in a $75-million sale, “Medellin” debuts to a round of boos, leading shady businessman Yair Marx to renege on the deal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
In 2026, Didi still grows the best flowers, shady trees and chases squirrels away from her yard.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
The DOJ wants to know if something shady is afoot.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
There’s malware lurking in shady smartphone apps and cheap off-brand household electronics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Tufts of grass poked out from a few shady spots, but mostly, it was dry and stark.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
Vocabulary lists containing shady
"To an Athlete Dying Young" by A. E. Housman
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