meek

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

In the aftermath, England was slammed as "brainless" and even "arrogant" by former greats for their meek performance after putting themselves in a strong position to win.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Like the running of the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, the momentum of markets can run over the weak and meek disbelievers as we climb that wall of worry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

It was the type of meek resistance usually saved for the end of an Ashes tour when heads are scrambled.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

Not the meek peep of a wren chick.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate