squeamishness

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The market’s squeamishness in response to Netflix’s move towards M&A was underscored by a 40% jump in its share price once it abandoned efforts to acquire Warner Bros.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Private-credit executives say the squeamishness is overdone, that institutional investors are still putting money into private credit and that the industry’s overall performance is strong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"Be careful they can jump," he says, laughing at my squeamishness.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Even though the deal had nothing to do with food, if the country wanted to revive it—something that promised significant investment from the U.S.—it would need to get over its squeamishness.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

Initially I had thought with hard work I could overcome a fundamental squeamishness and distaste for my subject, that perhaps with even harder work I could simulate something like a talent for it.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt