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pusillanimity

[pyoo-suh-luh-nim-i-tee] / ˌpju sə ləˈnɪm ɪ ti /


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It’s easy to blame the reporters whose bylines appear on Times news articles for their pusillanimity.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2024

Such pusillanimity throws into sharp relief the acts of courage these hearings have shown us.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 16, 2022

The pusillanimity of American corporations on this subject continues to astound.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 26, 2021

“Their pusillanimity disrespected the men, American and Asian, I had known who died fighting the good fight ,” he said.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 30, 2017

At last he succeeded, by reproaching himself with his own pusillanimity, in rousing his mind, and directing his attention to the scenery around, and to the view of the town before him.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 by Various




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