shirk
Example Sentences
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The government's counsel, Jenkin Suen, told the inquiry that authorities would not shirk responsibility and pledged "systemic reforms".
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
Later, in remarks made to a gathering of supporters and broadcast on state television, Khamenei reiterated the message, saying Iran "will not shirk from dealing with destructive elements".
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026
Courts can step in, he said, only if prosecutors have bad-faith reasons for such decisions, such as taking bribes or wanting to shirk their work.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
Separately, two state legislators representing the Anaheim area asked state auditors last year to determine whether the Angels had “been taking steps to shirk responsibility in maintenance.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025
“Do not be seduced by false glamour; do not shirk your duties; do not wander off alone into the Wood at night.”
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
Vocabulary lists containing shirk
Animal Farm
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