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Adverb
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That must be fearfully difficult in warfare, and even more formidable in the theater.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
26 Feb. 2026 -
As economic uncertainty continues, financial experts break down how Black women can use investing and trading strategically—not fearfully.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rhode Island ice rink attack: 2 dead, 3 injured after shooting at youth hockey game Where was the mailman shooting in Georgia? 'A very cowardly move' Graves' grieving family this week urged the shooter to turn themselves in to law enforcement.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump's murdering and cowardly ICE thugs.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 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 11 Mar. 2026.
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