shying
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“Contemporary writers are shying away from challenging their readers, but not Allie,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
Like “Babe” and “Homeward Bound” before it, the film treats its younger audience with the respect and maturity they deserve, wading into heavy thematic territory without shying away from the bittersweet realities of death.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
She went on to emphasise that the Berlinale "in particular is known for not shying away from political films, from films that have a real social angle".
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
Crude oil futures rose on Wednesday, extending a move off lows as traders assess the likelihood the U.S. will attack oil producer Iran as well as the impact of India shying away from Russian oil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
Evidently he thought that I was shying away from the "gonnegtion" mentioned at lunch, but I assured him he was wrong.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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