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craven

[krey-vuhn] / ˈkreɪ vən /




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Yet, it’s worth mentioning that “Road to Revenge” has more respect for its bad guys than the 2022 original did for its craven SS platoon, one nose-pick away from goose-stepping inbreds.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 20, 2025

These craven handovers will have an entirely predictable result: They will only encourage further extortionate suits against news organizations.

From Salon May 24, 2025

We would not wish to emulate their most craven tactics, of course, but could learn something from their strategic resolve.

From Salon Jan. 7, 2025

Henry goes on to accuse Vennells of providing a "craven, self-serving account" of herself to the inquiry in a 750-page witness statement.

From BBC May 24, 2024

“Are you craven? I had not heard that of you.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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