cowardice

Example Sentences

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“Memphis police and officials should do everything in their power to hold Lt. Smith accountable and not let his cowardice in resigning sidestep the consequences of his actions!”

From New York Times

If anyone can break Democrats’ cycle of cowardice on the border, it’s him.

From Los Angeles Times

Former justice minister and Alliance leader Naomi Long said her thoughts were with those affected by this "evil act of cowardice".

From BBC

The Los Angeles Times skewered the company in an opinion column headlined in part, “Disney sets a new standard for corporate cowardice.”

From New York Times

Endless war creates enormous fortunes for investors in the military-industrial complex, enabled by jingoistic political cowardice in Washington.

From Salon