meek
Example Sentences
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However, the toxicity amongst the fanbase and the meek performances on the pitch meant the club had no option but to act.
From BBC
The meek Eagles sputtered and stalled, brainlessly frittering a time out that might have extended the game.
Unable to move his feet, he could only offer a meek prod at Webster.
From BBC
Initially seen as meek and even-tempered, the layers have been pulled back to show something different.
From Los Angeles Times
Nancy - just eight days into his reign as manager - had suffered a second defeat in his second game in charge, a meek 3-0 Europa League capitulation at the hands of Roma.
From BBC
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