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

That shift, combined with the algorithm’s demand for attention, has made culture more beige and craven.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Musk said Sir Ed was "a craven coward".

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

She might see it that way, but many voters — including those she most needs to impress — are more likely to see it as annoying and craven.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2024

"I wish we hadn't helped him. What if they think we're craven too?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin