coward

Example Sentences

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But even while Charlie longs to recross the wine dark sea to America, he ought to take solace in Homer’s words: “No man or woman born, coward or brave, can shun his destiny.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

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

Last week, relatives of the victims shouted "murderer", "coward" and "get out" at Mazon as he arrived for a state memorial service for the victims in the Mediterranean city of Valencia.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

Asked by chairman Ross if he was a "coward" for "walking away into the sunset" after "creating this mess", Prof Gillespie replied: "That's for other people to comment on, I don't think I'm a coward."

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

So I knew that I’d have to prove myself, to prove that I’m not a coward.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola