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Overawed by the crowd, neither the ships’ crews nor the king’s troops lifted a finger to resist.

From Textbooks • Jan. 18, 2018

Overawed by his authority they fell back, and soldiers approached.

From The Martyr of the Catacombs A Tale of Ancient Rome by Anonymous

Overawed by the splendor of her environment, Amarilly held her breath as they glided swiftly through the streets.

From Amarilly of Clothes-line Alley by Maniates, Belle Kanaris

Overawed by our unquailing boldness in the face of their superior numbers, they followed their staggering fellow, sullen and scowling, muttering threats, yet afraid to strike.

From A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois by Bennet, Robert Ames

Overawed, I think, would frequently have been more correct, when I remember how they must have heard him denouncing the Austrian rule, or holding up to execration his crowned enemies.

From Fragments of an Autobiography by Moscheles, Felix