cowardice

Example Sentences

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At the time, this led her to label what was unfolding as the "trial of cowardice".

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Jordy proclaimed his innocence in a video on social media, saying that the police had the "cowardice" to raid his home on his daughter's third birthday.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

“The sense of security in our community has, again, been shattered by the act of cowardice and hate that is unacceptable,” David Englin, senior regional director of the ADL Los Angeles said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

The details of that incident couldn’t offer a clearer illustration of what cowardice playing at toughness looks like.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2025

“You mean the idiots that I handpicked for cowardice and ineptitude? Oh, yes, bravo, Your Highness. That was a masterly piece of combat,” said Ripred, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins