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Adverb
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In the San Fernando Valley, neighbors reported fearfully of neighbors storing as much as a hundred gallons in their garages, 10 times the legal limit.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026 -
That must be fearfully difficult in warfare, and even more formidable in the theater.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Zendaya and Pattinson’s performances aren’t cowardly like the film that houses them, but the pleasure of their capable performances sadly fizzles because there is no emotional center to the narrative.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2026
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State athletic director Boo Corrigan, a cowardly touch.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The other photo shows two of the cubs huddled in a corner of a habitat, with one eyeing the camera timidly.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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So much so that after the discussion, Cole shyly approached the stranger.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Naroditsky removes his blindfold and smiles shyly.—
Jordan Himelfarb,
Time,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Pusillanimously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pusillanimously. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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