shirk

Example Sentences

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The government's counsel, Jenkin Suen, told the inquiry that authorities would not shirk responsibility and pledged "systemic reforms".

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

And yet, both Andie and Iona shirk their individuality for stability, leaving those singular, oh-so-charming elements of their characters in the dust when wealthy men come calling.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

There’s a spiritual community that uses spirituality to shirk responsibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Courts can step in, he said, only if prosecutors have bad-faith reasons for such decisions, such as taking bribes or wanting to shirk their work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

His soul writhed with boredom, but for once he had had no impulse to shirk his evening at the Center.

From "1984" by George Orwell