shy
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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
“Given the level of optimism into this event, we think the announcement came in a bit shy of expectations,” TD Cowen analyst Krish Sankar wrote on Monday.
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
Alphabet was on pace to break a four-day losing streak on Thursday, rising just shy of 4%.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
For some reason, the wolf actually seemed to shy away from the sword’s light, baring its teeth as its eyes locked on Jack’s weapon.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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