craven
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Musk said Sir Ed was "a craven coward".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025
We would not wish to emulate their most craven tactics, of course, but could learn something from their strategic resolve.
From Salon ● Jan. 7, 2025
The judge’s admonishment of Peters was breathtaking as he rejected her lies and laid bare her craven motivations and manipulations.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2024
“This happens to be a colossal one that unfortunately makes the network, your bosses and yourself look misguided at best, craven at worst.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2024
No matter how often Jon told himself that his place was here now, with his new brothers on the Wall, he still felt craven.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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