craven

Example Sentences

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These craven handovers will have an entirely predictable result: They will only encourage further extortionate suits against news organizations.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

We would not wish to emulate their most craven tactics, of course, but could learn something from their strategic resolve.

From Salon • Jan. 7, 2025

The judge’s admonishment of Peters was breathtaking as he rejected her lies and laid bare her craven motivations and manipulations.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2024

Or, for that matter, the jealous, craven Guy rising to the surface, whom Stan nails hilariously with each stewing grimace.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2024

"I wish we hadn't helped him. What if they think we're craven too?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin