as in fearfully
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Black Rabbit begins in media res, zooming out from a wallpaper full of rabbits — some mid-hop, others staring fearfully into the abyss with wide, dark pools for eyes.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
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The software’s orders were often obeyed fearfully, unquestioningly.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s exactly what Charlie’s cowardly assassin did.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Qatar denounces ‘cowardly’ Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders Israel launched an aerial strike against senior Hamas leaders in Doha on Tuesday, in its first direct attack on Qatari soil, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.—
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12 Sep. 2025
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Percy looked up at the camera, shyly posing with his new look.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Pusillanimously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pusillanimously. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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