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squeamish

[skwee-mish] / ˈskwi mɪʃ /


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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Then-new Chair Paul Volcker, a personal hero of current boss Jerome Powell, wasn’t squeamish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 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

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

“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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