shy away from

Example Sentences

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Still, he doesn’t shy away from making pointed critiques where he sees fit.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

West Ham's statement accepts the club "cannot shy away from the fact our season has not been good enough".

From BBC • May 27, 2026

To gentle souls who shy away from upsetting books, he warns that the “genteel impulse” leads to the confusion between “civilization and bowdlerization.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Without sacrificing the book’s dark humor, Burke doesn’t shy away from the repercussions of Natalie’s choices, and scenes with her children are the most frustrating and emotionally resonant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

For some reason, the wolf actually seemed to shy away from the sword’s light, baring its teeth as its eyes locked on Jack’s weapon.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley