cop out

Example Sentences

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The Australian leader's comments were condemned, however, by the outspoken activist Grace Tame who labelled them a "patronising cop out from a total coward".

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Sean Donovan was 14 when he knew he had gender dysphoria and said it was a "cop out" that Wales did not have a service for young people.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2024

In the most charitable terms, his opposition is a cop out.

From Slate • May 3, 2023

“It just took me a little bit longer than anybody else. I didn’t cop out and go to a different team.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2022

I hoped it wasn’t no cop, out patrolling the park.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore