craven

Example Sentences

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In a December 1904 message to Congress, Roosevelt disdained any “unmanly” inclination to a “peace of tyrannous terror, the peace of craven weakness, the peace of injustice.”

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

These craven handovers will have an entirely predictable result: They will only encourage further extortionate suits against news organizations.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

Henry goes on to accuse Vennells of providing a "craven, self-serving account" of herself to the inquiry in a 750-page witness statement.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

The bench slap he received on Tuesday, however, makes that craven move harder to pull off with a straight face.

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2024

"So rather than look craven, you will dance to Lord Tywin's pipes?" she threw back.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin