coy

Example Sentences

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But Emery's coy approach to Villa's growing title momentum can't obscure the facts.

From Barron's

It arrived at the table like a jewel, its colors shimmering as if coy about its own perfection.

From Salon

But executives are coy about how - or whether - they plan to incorporate Warner Brothers and its flagship HBO brand into the existing Netflix service.

From BBC

The coy initials look a little like something a romantic kid might carve into a tree.

From Los Angeles Times

Sudanese authorities have encouraged Moscow’s ambitions, but, until now, remained coy about finalizing such a pact.

From The Wall Street Journal