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shy away from



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

From Slate • May 28, 2026

But Quenneville agreed that his young team will embrace the challenge Thursday rather than shy away from it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Welsh leader Anthony Slaughter told the BBC that he "won't shy away" from independence but believes the issue is "not front and centre of this campaign".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

One difference between Buffett and Abel, according to those who know both men: Abel doesn’t shy away from confrontation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Mom didn’t flinch, didn’t shy away from the discomfort of it.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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