shying
Example Sentences
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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
This year it expects to hit similar levels, partly to scoop up talent when others are shying away, said Bruce Buchanan, its co-founder and chief executive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
"We know what's at stake and we know who we're playing. We're not shying away from that," he said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026
This time the towering fellow swung on him like a shying horse.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
