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
Those who didn’t have the means to flee the city quickly enough cowered in its basements, surviving — but only just — without electricity, gas or running water.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022
It was so much pressure, and I tried the scream, and the dog cowered, so we took the dog out.
From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2022
Grover cowered by the railing, his hooves clopping back and forth.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
