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Meanwhile, Australia fly-half Faitala Moleka found turf between the hosts' back three with clever kicks and her forwards cantered into contact, refusing to be cowed by the Red Roses' record or reputation.

Strongman posturing comes off as buffoonish until the press is cowed enough to report the flex as fact.

Johnson is so cowed by accusations of fraud that he appears to have gone directly off the deep end.

Demonstrators, activists and local politicians have not been cowed by threats from President Donald Trump, who has deployed members of the Marines and National Guard to the city.

With few exceptions, such as the “Hands off” protests several weeks ago, the American people have also been cowed by Donald Trump and his forces’ shock and awe campaign.