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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The book doesn’t shy away from the darker edge of that era.
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Noah Eckstein, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
The Regulatory Landscape: Barriers and Opportunities Gray doesn't shy away from discussing the regulatory roadblocks that have historically stifled innovation in the longevity space.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
That tone is a difficult one to match, as the series doesn’t shy away from violent murders while still keeping comedy as a priority.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 16 June 2025
Hamilton is not one to shy away from riding on two wheels, previously riding a MV Agusta bike at the Moncao Grand Prix this year.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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Noah Eckstein, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
The Regulatory Landscape: Barriers and Opportunities Gray doesn't shy away from discussing the regulatory roadblocks that have historically stifled innovation in the longevity space.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
That tone is a difficult one to match, as the series doesn’t shy away from violent murders while still keeping comedy as a priority.
—Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 16 June 2025
Hamilton is not one to shy away from riding on two wheels, previously riding a MV Agusta bike at the Moncao Grand Prix this year.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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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 8 Jul. 2025.
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