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Noun
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Parties aside, the majority of our legislators are cowards.—
Sam Meas,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2026 -
And Trump calls ’em almost like cowards.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kenyon told me that although the mice research is encouraging, a drug pathway that successfully extends a dog’s life will generate more enthusiasm among scientists who hope to try similar treatments on humans.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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Keep leaf litter and other debris away from the home, as these areas provide cover that gives mice places to hide.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Milquetoasts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milquetoasts. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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