meek
Example Sentences
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There’s a single-panel comic by the artist Paul Noth that pokes fun at researchers’ meek attempts.
From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026
The meek Eagles sputtered and stalled, brainlessly frittering a time out that might have extended the game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026
Initially seen as meek and even-tempered, the layers have been pulled back to show something different.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025
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 • Nov. 29, 2025
“The meek shall inherit the earth” meant nothing to me.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Vocabulary lists containing meek
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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