shy from
Example Sentences
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Feldstein Soto sued the rental giant for violating price gouging laws in the wake of the Palisades fire last year, and has openly questioned whether McKinney would shy from aggressive litigation against Airbnb if elected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
If energy prices seem set to remain high for the remainder of this year, workers are more likely to press for higher wages even as businesses will likely shy from incurring higher costs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Whether in interviews or the context of her films, Fennell doesn’t shy from the fact that she enjoys themes that flirt with impropriety or visuals that push the limits.
From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2026
“He’s a guy who is not shy from the from the moment,” infielder Miguel Rojas said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2025
Then Andy sat down again, a little shy from his error, for he suddenly remembered a story his mother used to tell him of a rich young lady and her pet cat.
From The Motor Girls at Lookout Beach In Quest of the Runaways by Margaret Penrose
