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But “Star Trek” did not shy away from political themes — it embraced them — and also featured a notably diverse cast.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

"The president and the administration will never shy away from talking with the folks we need to talk to, to further that," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

He added: "Professionals involved in his care and assessment have each concluded it would be safe to release him. I don't shy away from any of those points."

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

You don’t seem the kind of couple to shy away from market returns.

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 2026

He wrote and then erased, “Most of these slight variations tend to become hereditary’ He did not shy away from problems; he listed them.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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