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craven

[krey-vuhn] / ˈkreɪ vən /




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These people are craven dummies, but they do make up a good swath of Canada’s eligible voters.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 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

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

He shuddered at his own craven circumlocution, using so meaningless a word to obscure so hideous a truth.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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