shy
Example Sentences
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When the Martha Graham Dance Company closed its five-day spring season at City Center on April 12, it was just six days shy of the troupe’s 100th anniversary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
S&P 500 earnings notched a 29% gain over the first quarter and an expected growth tally of 22%, or just shy of $700 billion, is expected for the three months ending in June.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
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
And she was never shy of questioning the very temerity of your questions, secure in her own power and authority despite not being adored by all Scottish voters.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
When Ob and me met you, honey, you was such a shy thing.
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
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