shirker

Example Sentences

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In the car, it is a navigator, a radio, a nagging distractor and a ready accessory to manslaughter; at work, it is both a vigilant assistant and an eager fellow shirker.

From New York Times • May 16, 2018

He is the savior and the sage instead of the selfish shirker.

From Washington Post • Oct. 3, 2016

This shirker, this ingrate, had taken the money and run.

From New York Times • Jul. 25, 2014

Prior is no shirker but the mind forgot to inform his body of the wisdom of staying behind the white line.

From The Guardian • Mar. 12, 2011

Once more the span went on and the shirker got a smart reminder as Charlie gave the call to start, and he warmed it up well as a lesson while they pulled.

From Jock of the Bushveld by Fitzpatrick, Percy, Sir