as in cowards
a person without strength of character
the congresswoman is but a reed who bends whichever way the political winds are blowing
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Noun
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Not only does urine not help remove venom from a ray’s barb, it also should not be used to treat a jellyfish sting.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025 -
Villanueva said her inspiration for the work was her love of jellyfish.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 May 2025
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The gang also stole 18 oxen, 30 pigs, and about 200 sheep and lambs.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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While the human presence on the islands by the Chumash Indians dates back some 13,000 years, Santa Cruz provided grazing for both cattle and sheep in more recent history.—
Paul Bersebach,
Oc Register,
4 June 2025
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“Reeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reeds. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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