cowed
Example Sentences
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In seeking the injunction, Bonta’s office argues that Amazon threatens “dire consequences if vendors do not comply. Vendors, cowed by Amazon’s overwhelming bargaining leverage and fearing punishment, comply,” according to the filing.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Meanwhile ordinary people, lacking the specialized knowledge to draw their own conclusions, feel cowed into going along with it all.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
The Battle of Isandlwana, fought during the Anglo-Zulu war, is something many Zulus wear like a badge of honour: they fought against a foreign army and won - the foreigners were cowed.
From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026
"But we will not be intimidated. We will not be cowed."
From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025
From the backseat, Harrison said in a cowed whisper, “They are using everything they are having to take Port Harcourt.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
