Example Sentences

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The NUM had cowed Heath’s government with its militant tactics.

From Economist • Apr. 11, 2013

Unwittingly, Colbert walked into a fiefdom commanded by a rogue cop so intimidating that he had cowed an entire neighborhood, and so clever that he had won 14 perfect job ratings in 14 years.

From Time Magazine Archive

Travel alone!" she said to Levi later when she had cowed the poor man by her determination and exactions, "of course I can travel alone.

From A Son of the Hills by Comstock, Harriet T. (Harriet Theresa)

Hendry gave an appealing look to Tosh and Spens, but the precentor's solemnity had cowed them.

From The Little Minister by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

Fred was tall and muscular, and Andy saw again in his eyes the fighting look that had cowed him in the train.

From The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall Or, Great Days in School and Out by Davenport, Spencer