meek
Example Sentences
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Unable to move his feet, he could only offer a meek prod at Webster.
From BBC
Initially seen as meek and even-tempered, the layers have been pulled back to show something different.
From Los Angeles Times
Nancy - just eight days into his reign as manager - had suffered a second defeat in his second game in charge, a meek 3-0 Europa League capitulation at the hands of Roma.
From BBC
In the aftermath, England was slammed as "brainless" and even "arrogant" by former greats for their meek performance after putting themselves in a strong position to win.
From Barron's
A stunned England woke Sunday to savage criticism after their meek capitulation in the first Ashes Test, branded "brainless" and "damaged" by former greats after their cavalier approach backfired.
From Barron's
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