cowered
Example Sentences
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“We’re used to thinking of the Age of Dinosaurs as a time when dinosaurs ruled the world, and the tiny mammals cowered in the shadows.”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023
He briefly cowered, before realizing it was a taped-up black cricket ball that soared up from the ground floor.
From Salon • Dec. 15, 2022
Yes, that is harsh, but not harsh enough for these law enforcement officers who cowered in the hallway.
From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2022
Civilians also cowered for survival in a labyrinth of tunnels underneath the plant.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2022
Behind the haint, Wick cowered, glaring out at Sierra.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
