Example Sentences

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I think he has cowed most of the institutions at the moment.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2018

In the same stroke, the crown prince has cowed businessmen and royals across the kingdom by taking down the undisputed giant of Saudi finance.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2017

“I think our natural desire to be polite has cowed a lot of people.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2016

Ms. Riviello said her reprimand for the November incident has cowed other nurses at the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center in New York.

From Washington Times • Jun. 29, 2014

It has cowed a good many people in its day, and had, indeed, helped to make her a widow at an early age.

From The Hoyden by Duchess