squeamish
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Then-new Chair Paul Volcker, a personal hero of current boss Jerome Powell, wasn’t squeamish.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
Hollywood, however, is hardly squeamish when it comes to synchronized jugglers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
For people who feel squeamish about the process, she said it was important to know the facts around donation, adding it often helped the grieving process for families.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Things were different in Great Britain and her colonies, where dissections left people squeamish.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026
“I wanted to thank you for your kindness. Noah was a bit squeamish at the sight of my vomit-soaked shoes, but you weren’t, which I found to be quite admirable. So thank you,” she said.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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