weak-kneed

Example Sentences

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Weak-kneed men in the conference wanted to compromise and end the fight where it stood.

From The Mountain Divide by Both, Armand

Weak-kneed, she sank down on the bed and lay back on the pillow, closing her eyes wearily.

From The Camp Fire Girls at Camp Keewaydin Or, Paddles Down by Frey, Hildegard G. (Hildegard Gertrude)

Weak-kneed, we headed toward the parking lot, leaving Norm's body on the operating table.

From Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer by Isaacson, Lauren Ann

Prophets of dread and shame, There is no place for you, Weak-kneed and craven-breasted, Amongst this English crew!

From The Visions of England Lyrics on leading men and events in English History by Morley, Henry

Weak-kneed, Jason followed him up the long drive to the door of the White House, and into a room where there were more orderlies and a man at a desk writing.

From Benefits Forgot A Story of Lincoln and Mother Love by Morrow, Honoré