cower
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He shared videos from street demonstrations, describing them as "in defence of the Homeland" and added: "Our people do not cower."
From BBC • May 2, 2026
It could cower any woman, but Case hardened and bristled into a take-no-crap, determined, independent force of nature.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2025
Because the court did not cower in the face of this resistance, our country continued forward on the path toward a more just and democratic society.
From Slate • Feb. 7, 2024
Ten 6-week-old piglets cower together in the corner of a gated pen spread with straw.
From Science Magazine • Dec. 7, 2023
“No, Mom. I’m tired of being quiet. All of you should be. Layla’s been fighting for us. Literally. Look at her face. And what have any of you done? Nothing but cower in fear.”
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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