shy

Example Sentences

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Just shy of trading a month, the stock now trades at roughly $238 a share, down from $311 on its first trading day—a drop of almost 25%.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In an exhilarating US Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, Hull posted a record-equalling weekend charge while finishing a shot shy of Nelly Korda's winning total.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

S&P 500 earnings notched a 29% gain over the first quarter and an expected growth tally of 22%, or just shy of $700 billion, is expected for the three months ending in June.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Feldstein Soto sued the rental giant for violating price gouging laws in the wake of the Palisades fire last year, and has openly questioned whether McKinney would shy from aggressive litigation against Airbnb if elected.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

And they’re not shy about digging into your personal business for useful information.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan