coward
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In Jefferson’s mind Henry was a lazy lightweight, Hamilton a monarchist and a coward, Burr an insurrectionist and Marshall an implacable foe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
But Reilly, who calls himself a coward and claims to be no hero, regards his mutant abilities as “a part of me I wish never existed. With no power, there’s no responsibility.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
The 53-year-old carpenter was branded a "coward" by Judge Mrs Justice Naomi Ellenbogen for not attending his sentencing after a retrial at Inner London Crown Court.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
I am thankful for all the arcane references to pop culture I have at my disposal to frame the workings of a true coward like Hegseth.
From Salon ● Nov. 28, 2025
“All will call me a coward if I do so. No. I love you—and I fear what men may say.”
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
In one Novosibirsk college, a director was recorded calling students cowards for refusing to sign contracts.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Instead, like cowards, they cast around for weaker parties to victimize.
From Salon ● Jun. 17, 2026
Decades ago, people who buckled their seat belts were thought to be signaling that they were cowards, afraid of getting in a crash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2025
Stellan Skarsgård, “Sentimental Value” “I haven’t even seen ‘Jay Kelly’ yet, but give Adam Sandler his nomination, you cowards.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2025
“What’s worse—the cowards didn’t just threaten Coach Dub and the boys. They threatened—” Her voice caught.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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