cowered
Example Sentences
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“Others might have cowered or taken time to regroup and figure out what they should do,” said Wald.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026
Combine the timid showing with their 2022 elimination game against Houston, in which the Wildcats cowered from a rock fight, it’s clear that coach Tommy Lloyd must rethink his approach to roster construction.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 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
It had never let any but Ged touch it, but it came to Vetch now, and climbing up his arm cowered on his shoulder, its great bright eyes always on its master.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
