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pusillanimity

[pyoo-suh-luh-nim-i-tee] / ˌpju sə ləˈnɪm ɪ ti /


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It’s easy to blame the reporters whose bylines appear on Times news articles for their pusillanimity.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2024

Such pusillanimity throws into sharp relief the acts of courage these hearings have shown us.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 16, 2022

The pusillanimity of American corporations on this subject continues to astound.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2021

“Their pusillanimity disrespected the men, American and Asian, I had known who died fighting the good fight ,” he said.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 30, 2017

Certainly this business is extremely disagreeable, but it does not excuse your pusillanimity.

From Mrs. Fitz by J. C. Snaith


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