shying
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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
The union’s leaders are clear that they aren’t shying away from their demands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 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
The fact that it’s not shying away from the 20% earnings-related upside gap fill the May 29 session is a good sign.
From Barron's ● Dec. 3, 2025
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
