shy away from

Example Sentences

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The precious metal has hit record highs over the past year, supported by central-bank buying and strong inflows into exchange-traded funds as investors shy away from sovereign bonds and currencies in favor of hard assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

Neither company has shied away from courting disgraced Hollywood talent trying to revive their careers.

From Los Angeles Times

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