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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Of course, Yamagata is a long way to go just to peep some jellyfish, so combine a visit with the misty temples of nearby Dewa Sanzan, three mountains sacred to the ascetics of the esoteric Shugendo religion.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025 -
Tiny sea creatures living in the seaweed, like jellyfish and sea lice, can also cause skin rashes and blisters.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
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This coming of age story captivated us all the way down the pink sheep.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
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With partner Jean Pierre Daguerre, Moulton raised sheep and cattle, but when the sheep part of the enterprise did not go well, the two parted ways and Moulton concentrated on cattle ranching.—
Penny E Schwartz,
Oc Register,
19 May 2025
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“Reeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reeds. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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