cop out

Example Sentences

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As I wrote about last week, all-sides dinner — regardless of the season — isn’t a cop-out.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

But that phrase can be a cop-out, so, as you get older, kid, don’t use it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Some would say that that’s a cop-out, this glass half full and half empty.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

The Writers Guild of America, East, which represents CBS News’ editorial union, said the parent company’s cop-out “threatens journalists’ ability to do their job reporting on powerful public figures.”

From Slate • Jul. 3, 2025

“They were clearly upset about other stuff. A song didn’t make them do anything. All these people are using me as a cop-out instead of asking what the real problems are.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas