cowardly
Example Sentences
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It wasn’t a cowardly Congress that killed the measure.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
But once war arrives, it’s futile and cowardly to try to stand apart from it on the pretext that you’re not responsible for it.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
When Paul and Gaz confront Dee, Taylor’s response is so cowardly that it’s pathetic, suggesting a spinelessness that bedeviled him long before he wound up in jail.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
He denied the accusations in a statement, saying they "are baseless and are a cowardly attempt to tarnish my reputation and legacy in hip-hop at this time".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Even though I know it’s cowardly, I can’t bear to face Soojin or Emily again.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
