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shy away from

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Verb1.shy away from - avoid having to deal with some unpleasant task; "I shy away from this task"
avoid - stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something; "Her former friends now avoid her"
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But shy away from those with division, hostility and hatred on their minds for their vision is full of despair.
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Mr Gold SPL chief chooses to shy away from dealing with this specific matter of pro-IRA chanting is regrettable.
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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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