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

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

She might see it that way, but many voters — including those she most needs to impress — are more likely to see it as annoying and craven.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2024

Henry goes on to accuse Vennells of providing a "craven, self-serving account" of herself to the inquiry in a 750-page witness statement.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

It is true that we are not yet at open war with the Black Land, and there are some, close to the king’s ear, that speak craven counsels; but war is coming.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien