cowered
Example Sentences
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He briefly cowered, before realizing it was a taped-up black cricket ball that soared up from the ground floor.
From Salon • Dec. 15, 2022
Lincoln’s time was one of passionate intensity, of loud voices and closed minds, of demagogues who exploited public opinion and conflict-averse officeholders who cowered in fear of it.
From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2022
As he cowered in the grass, a young woman in a red dress appeared, only her upper body visible.
From New York Times • Oct. 7, 2022
Civilians also cowered for survival in a labyrinth of tunnels underneath the plant.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2022
It had never let any but Ged touch it, but it came to Vetch now, and climbing up his arm cowered on his shoulder, its great bright eyes always on its master.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
