meek

Example Sentences

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As imagined by director Travis Knight—best known for another toys-to-screen saga, 2018’s “Transformers” sequel “Bumblebee”—and a battalion of screenwriters, the new He-Man, lost prince from the planet Eternia, is a meek cubicle dweller named Adam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

By transforming Parks into a meek, accidental activist whose only deficit was physical fatigue, the dominant cultural narrative effectively stripped her of her radicalism.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

However, the toxicity amongst the fanbase and the meek performances on the pitch meant the club had no option but to act.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

There’s a single-panel comic by the artist Paul Noth that pokes fun at researchers’ meek attempts.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

My mother was named Hudis and she was the exact opposite of him, gentle and meek.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride