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Wood, who said he typically shies away from playing any version of himself on screen, was interested in seeing the script after Sennott approached him because he was a fan of her prior work.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

Noem invoked none of those magic buzz words, which the national security regime hardly shies away from levying in leak cases.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2025

Vimal shies away from the word "trailblazer" when people talk about what he's achieved already, as well as what's to come.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2024

Its deadpan charms have transcended cultures and brought new attention to and appreciation for Kaurismäki 20 films in, even if he himself shies away from press and the spotlight.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 11, 2024

This is certainly one reason why Dedd shies from these interviews.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez