cowered
Example Sentences
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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
She got back to the bathroom and closed the door just as a tree uprooted and fell into the house, feet from where they cowered.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 13, 2021
Pippin cowered down with his hands pressed to his ears; but Beregond, who had been looking out from the battlement as he spoke of Faramir, remained there, stiffened, staring out with starting eyes.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
