cowered

Example Sentences

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“Others might have cowered or taken time to regroup and figure out what they should do,” said Wald.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

He briefly cowered, before realizing it was a taped-up black cricket ball that soared up from the ground floor.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2022

Lincoln’s time was one of passionate intensity, of loud voices and closed minds, of demagogues who exploited public opinion and conflict-averse officeholders who cowered in fear of it.

From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2022

Those who didn’t have the means to flee the city quickly enough cowered in its basements, surviving — but only just — without electricity, gas or running water.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022

And then he lowered his eyes to the ground and sort of cowered in front of Mong.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña