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shady

[shey-dee] / ˈʃeɪ di /




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The two women, mother and daughter, sat on a mattress covering half the sidewalk on the shady side of Western Avenue, still shivering in the morning chill.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Prince’s shocking death in 2016 gave writers a reason to unearth the shady details of his antagonism toward Michael Jackson.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

While the amount being paid out is going up, the consumer group Which is concerned about what it calls "shady stuff going on in the industry".

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Supporters argue that legalization decreases black-market activity, reducing consumers’ reliance on shady providers, creating a safer market while providing the government greater tax revenue and citizens greater freedom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

We hunker down in a shady corner to wait it out, sitting quietly within the solid walls.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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