squeamishness
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Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, she said there had been a "squeamishness in talking about class" and it was a "big area that's been missing" in policy formation.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
These materialize in ways that lend unexpected mournfulness to some figures and, to others, a squeamishness that’ll make your skin crawl.
From Salon ● Feb. 16, 2025
Brought down by the destruction of the atmosphere or lack of resources or moral squeamishness.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
