shy away from

Example Sentences

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Still, he doesn’t shy away from making pointed critiques where he sees fit.

From Slate • May 28, 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

In the U.S., group sales were 12% lower on year over the most recent three-month period as health-conscious consumer continue to shy away from drinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Most of us, I think, shy away from this kind of cultivation of acquaintances.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell