This is a land of staid and careful investors who have traditionally shunned equities as too risky.

Many corporations, heartened by their success in working with existing companies, are even trying to entice minorities to businesses they have traditionally shunned.

Private equity has traditionally shunned technology, with its cyclical profits and intensive capital requirements.

Car and even house repossessions became common, a stark contrast to previous years in which Greeks had traditionally shunned credit.

Republicans hope that the slate will attract minority voters who have traditionally shunned the party.

Both films are adapted from the kind of serious novel that Hollywood has traditionally shunned as hopelessly highbrow and uncommercial.

At the same time, the chain is using its Web site to stock the kind of high-end products that Wal-Mart has traditionally shunned.

A former history teacher and wrestling coach, Mr. Hastert has traditionally shunned attention.

The Agnellis, who have traditionally shunned such high-profile takeover battles, seemed relieved.

Many Asians have traditionally shunned the police out of fear of retaliation or because they do not want to lose face by reporting crime.