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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

The upcoming sequel does not shy away from these realities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 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

His garron did his best to shy away.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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