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
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
He’s built a balanced program that can beat you with offense or defense and isn’t the least bit cowed by a marquee opponent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025
Roza was Halina Solkolkowski’s granddaughter, not easily cowed by anyone—hadn’t her babcia once chased a bear from the kitchen using only a broom?
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
