shy away from
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Xue, who also owns a cozy Michelin-recognized restaurant named wonderful, serving Hunan-style Chinese eats in Millbrae, does not shy away from the spotlight.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
Harris’ address at the site of the Declaration’s signing does not shy away from America’s contradictions.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026
Once merely a punchline, nonalcoholic beer, wine and cocktails have grown more popular in recent years, as consumers shy away from alcohol and seek out healthier ways of living.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 3, 2026
"As you know, I'm not one to shy away from documenting the hard times as well as the good times, and this one's a low point sadly."
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
He wrote and then erased, “Most of these slight variations tend to become hereditary’ He did not shy away from problems; he listed them.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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