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Synonyms

shy away from

Idioms  

  1. Avoid, evade, as in He shied away from all questions concerning his private life. [Late 1700s]

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Though her film is singularly witty, Kramer refuses to shy away from tough subjects and perplexing contradictions.

From Salon

Hudson has never shied away from being the daughter of famous parents.

From Los Angeles Times

Fund managers are shying away from the two internet giants, too.

From Barron's

Fund managers are shying away from the two internet giants, too.

From Barron's

She went on to emphasise that the Berlinale "in particular is known for not shying away from political films, from films that have a real social angle".

From Barron's

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