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squeamishly



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Her reaction is both badass and squeamishly exploitative of her elevated position.

From Salon Feb. 15, 2023

Still, a squeamishly anticipated snakebite and a moment inside a pet carrier will disturb even the most traveled souls.

From New York Times Sep. 30, 2022

The church director sat squeamishly in a corner of the gym watching it all unfold.

From Seattle Times Apr. 25, 2019

It is perfectly possible to acknowledge a person’s monstrous past within a celebration of their heroic work, instead of squeamishly papering over it.

From The Guardian Mar. 25, 2017

“I'm not really good at parties. Or people,” I say squeamishly.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman




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