shy
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The animals are nocturnal and naturally shy so are rarely seen in action, with cameras installed at the enclosure the only way to capture activity.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
In 2025, there were just shy of 2,300 cases, which means 2026 is almost certainly going to outpace that record.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
Long before the World Cup kicked off, U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino wasn’t shy about setting extraordinarily high expectations for a country that believes footballs are oblong.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Colombia’s similarly doesn’t shy away from how violent its fight for independence was, but takes solace that “in furrows of pain/good now germinates.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
She stepped out of the finishing pose and ducked her head, looking suddenly shy.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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