coward

Example Sentences

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"Today, we won't reflect on the loss of a coward," said the Police Association of Victoria.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

But even while Charlie longs to recross the wine dark sea to America, he ought to take solace in Homer’s words: “No man or woman born, coward or brave, can shun his destiny.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

I am thankful for all the arcane references to pop culture I have at my disposal to frame the workings of a true coward like Hegseth.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2025

Prof Gillespie told the parliament's education committee that he was not a coward for walking away but had failed in his role to "take responsibility" as accounting officer and principal.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

“Sammy. You are nuts, man. Weren’t you the guy who was telling me what a big coward he was just a little while ago? Anyway, that might be his wife in the car.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy