Example Sentences

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Why did this team play so predictably and timidly?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Sunderland have signed 11 players so far this summer, a strong statement of intent that they have no intention of timidly returning to the Championship - but they are not done yet.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

“Some dare not take responsibility, wait timidly for orders from above, and don’t move without being pushed.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2024

One girl apologizes profusely for interrupting, shares that she was rooting for Madix on “DWTS,” and then continues to say “sorry” before backing away timidly.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 29, 2024

I timidly reached out and took the money.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane