shy
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Revenue is projected to rise by 20% to $19.1 billion, with cloud sales coming in just shy of $10 billion, up 48%.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
When the Martha Graham Dance Company closed its five-day spring season at City Center on April 12, it was just six days shy of the troupe’s 100th anniversary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
That is just shy of what Alphabet will generate in 2026.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
King told BBC Radio 1Xtra's Sarah Jane Crawford that growing up she was shy and lacked confidence.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
I was longing to say something to Peter while Mutti was out of the room, but I was too shy, and anyway I could not think of a thing to say.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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