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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Engage with authorities as allies, and never shy away from the letter or spirit of the law.
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Alexander Pershikov, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
For pious viewers who may traditionally shy away from the horror genre, The Bondsman may surprise with some very tender and spiritual moments.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
This transit encourages intimacy and emotional vulnerability, so don’t shy away from expressing your true feelings.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The intrigue: Rather than shy away from the history, Trump has openly admired former President McKinley for his trade policy.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
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Alexander Pershikov, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
For pious viewers who may traditionally shy away from the horror genre, The Bondsman may surprise with some very tender and spiritual moments.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2025
This transit encourages intimacy and emotional vulnerability, so don’t shy away from expressing your true feelings.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The intrigue: Rather than shy away from the history, Trump has openly admired former President McKinley for his trade policy.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 1 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2025.
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