Example Sentences

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Some young adults have shirked the formal guidance and gathered with their friends despite the public health implications.

From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2020

Fish and Wildlife Service have shirked their responsibility to count the Mexican spotted owl as part of a recovery plan and no longer can use budget concerns as an excuse.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 19, 2019

In her case, some of the public seem to have shirked that responsibility.

From The Guardian • Dec. 2, 2018

In failing to make a formal complaint at the time, she said, “I may have shirked a duty,” may have used poor judgment.

From Washington Times • Sep. 26, 2018

"I have shirked my duty; I trusted you, Lance, and when I found you out it hurt."

From Partners of the Out-Trail by Bindloss, Harold