shy (away) from
phrasal verb
shied (away) from; shying (away) from; shies (away) from
US
: to try to avoid (something) because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc.
They never shied from publicity.
She shies away from making any predictions.
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Still, Newsom didn’t shy from the national spotlight.
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 12 June 2025
The en suite bathroom doesn’t shy away from making a statement either—walls of black-and-white chevrons and Saint Laurent–inspired cobalt tiles surround a freestanding tub and double vanity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
While some stars shy away from sequins, Audra embraced them yesterday evening.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 June 2025
Everything's an 'emergency': How Trump's executive order record pace is testing the courts
Lawmakers often shy away from piling too much into one bill because each contentious provision spurs its own opposition.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 June 2025
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Solcyré Burga, Time, 12 June 2025
The en suite bathroom doesn’t shy away from making a statement either—walls of black-and-white chevrons and Saint Laurent–inspired cobalt tiles surround a freestanding tub and double vanity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
While some stars shy away from sequins, Audra embraced them yesterday evening.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 June 2025
Everything's an 'emergency': How Trump's executive order record pace is testing the courts
Lawmakers often shy away from piling too much into one bill because each contentious provision spurs its own opposition.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for shy (away) from
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“Shy (away) from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shy%20%28away%29%20from. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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