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squeamish

[skwee-mish] / ˈskwi mɪʃ /


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I enjoy a good coaster, but I’m a tad squeamish.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

It isn’t as if Mr. Trump is squeamish about Georgia politics.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 23, 2026

"I was uncomfortable… I was a bit squeamish about that," he said.

From BBC Mar. 12, 2026

Here McDermott’s inspired staging demonstrated that Glass’ forgiving personal portrait of Walt Disney makes it the quintessential Hollywood opera that no one dares bring to squeamish Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 5, 2026

It’s no secret to any of us that Lorena is really superstitious and squeamish.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez




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