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shy away from

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shy away from somebody
to avoid someone She shied away from reporters during her brief visit to this country.
See also: away, shy

shy away from something/doing something

to avoid something I tend to shy away from big guitar solos on records. At first, some companies shied away from selling merchandise on the Internet, but not for long.
See also: away, shy


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But shy away from those with division, hostility and hatred on their minds for their vision is full of despair.
Mr Gold SPL chief chooses to shy away from dealing with this specific matter of pro-IRA chanting is regrettable.
He adds: "I've never been one to shy away from the all-weather because it seems illogical to train on the surface yet be frightened to race on it.
 
 
 
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