cowardice

Example Sentences

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At the time, this led her to label what was unfolding as the "trial of cowardice".

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

"Constantly assuming new faces, it has insinuated itself into the heart of our societies, into every crack, too often accompanied by that same pact of cowardice: to keep silent, to refuse to see."

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

“Self-censorship” is what Mr. Hersh calls the flaw in so many news organizations to miss or ignore controversial stories, when what he really means is laziness and cowardice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

“The sense of security in our community has, again, been shattered by the act of cowardice and hate that is unacceptable,” David Englin, senior regional director of the ADL Los Angeles said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025

“Even so,” said Strickland, “alone, we cannot hope to—” Griff had heard enough of the captain-general’s cowardice.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin