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shady

[shey-dee] / ˈʃeɪ di /




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My suggestion — throw on your best headphones and find a shady tree to lean back against and chill out.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Romanée-Conti’s high demand and hefty price has also motivated thieves and counterfeiters, helping to foster a black market for rare spirits, where shady dealers and covetous buyers are willing to ignore a bottle’s provenance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“All the typewriters were stolen; you couldn’t work for a more shady person,” he told the podcast.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

This includes claims from shady tax preparers guaranteeing eligibility for the new tax breaks for tips and overtime pay.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

I looked out the window at the shady streets, the sprawling houses, and the expansive lawns, which seemed more uniformly green than the lawns on my street.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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