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"My mum wanted me to come here to gain my confidence because I was shy," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

That would give you an investment income of $80,000 a year, slightly shy of your $200,000 wish list.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 12, 2026

But Hegseth will know that Trump is rarely shy of shaking up his staff.

From Barron's ● Nov. 11, 2026

Tesla has sold just shy of 73,000 Cybertrucks since deliveries started in late 2023, according to data from Motor Intelligence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

What could the boy Rowan, the shy, timid herder of the bukshah, have to say?

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

"He shies away from the cameras, he doesn't address the nation at times and moments when people might expect him to," said Ashish Pradhan of the International Crisis Group.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

Wood, who said he typically shies away from playing any version of himself on screen, was interested in seeing the script after Sennott approached him because he was a fan of her prior work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025

"Malick never shies away from a challenge and always wants to lead from the front - a true mentality monster," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025

What that “Gilded Age” does that Fellowes’ drama shies from is look beyond the chandelier crystals and luxurious gowns to amply consider the desperate conditions lived by those propping up this conspicuous glamour.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2025

“He shies a bit on his right side.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

“Mabel 2 is much shier and has more wildness in her,” so she was used in the nervous bird scenes early on.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 12, 2025

“I just loved it. It was a natural fit. I think it’s good for any child, to be honest, for confidence. I was on the shier side.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025

Toula worked in my shier stage of life.

From Time Magazine Archive

This is a much shier bird than P. humii.

From The Nests and Eggs of Indian Birds, Volume 1 by Allan Octavian Hume

Stat. v.r. dry scrubs        5.7 Like 270, but small white patch near outer edge of wing; shier; f., sim.

From An Australian Bird Book A Pocket Book for Field Use by John Albert Leach

Tell them how excited you are for them to meet your cousin, or make them the hero by asking them to check on the shiest person at the soiree.

From Salon ● Nov. 23, 2021

"But also, the girls and young women themselves, since it's likely the shiest and least experienced young women who are the victims of such encounters, would be loath to discuss them."

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2021

One of his closest friends among the Ducks, center Jake Hanson, once called Herbert “the shiest dude I’ve ever met.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2020

“I like that it can draw out even the shiest person,” she said.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 10, 2017

This resentful look is deceptive, however, for the bird is the shiest creature imaginable.

From Argentine Ornithology, Volume I (of 2) A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic. by W. H. (William Henry) Hudson

Often unnoticed by drivers, these structures help shyer animals move across the landscape.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 31, 2024

The looking task yielded more nuanced results, indicating that shyer children were occasionally more accurate but less likely to respond.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2023

Slate, a bit shyer and more reserved than you would expect, is still contemplating her post-pandemic life.

From New York Times ● Sep. 5, 2021

Marsha answered the door, while Esther ducked around a corner, shyer in person than I’d expected.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2019

The shyer creatures would go to the water hole early in the morning, drink a few sips of water, and then move away.

From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith

Domingo was a mama’s boy and the shyest of his siblings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026

"I was probably the shyest of the three."

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025

Most of his teammates consider him one of the shyest players on Penn State’s roster.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023

It's the kind of question that can make your blood boil, raise your voice a few octaves higher than you knew possible, and summon strong opinions from even the shyest snacker in your friend group.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2021

He was almost the shyest boy in Salinas.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

McDonald’s detailed the plans as it works to overhaul its menu, declutter its value offerings and hold on to customers who are juggling higher costs of living and have shied away from dining out.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

"The Commonwealth has been an organisation that has never shied away from difficult situations," she added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

But Pocognoli has not shied away from big calls so far - his initial bold squad and his offering of three debuts in two games stand out.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Rojas has shied away from a full farewell tour but is contemplating returning after the season and transitioning into a player development role.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Or if they did, they shied away as if she had the grey plague.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

Becerra has rarely highlighted his latinidad while never shying away from his background as the child of Mexican immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Like “Babe” and “Homeward Bound” before it, the film treats its younger audience with the respect and maturity they deserve, wading into heavy thematic territory without shying away from the bittersweet realities of death.

From Salon ● May 25, 2026

This year it expects to hit similar levels, partly to scoop up talent when others are shying away, said Bruce Buchanan, its co-founder and chief executive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Cruz isn't shying away from his family connections.

From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026

I chased up and down streets and alleys, sticking to the shadows and shying away from the flickering streetlamps.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson