as in coward
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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This unique blend of cultures unfolded within a single iconic melody, brought to life by the ornamentation of the ney – a traditional and widely cherished Arabic reed instrument.
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Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
When the tall reeds die, their debris covers the soil, lowering temperatures and disrupting the life cycles of Belle Isle's wetland species.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
Birgisson and Kahn shook the reeds as Corley and Baran recorded.
—Oren Peleg, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
Mother Vera | Cécile Embleton, Alys Tomlinson | United Kingdom | North American Premiere
From the thick snow of the Belarusian forest to the heat of the reeds in the French Camargue, Mother Vera is the story of a young Orthodox nun; her turbulent past, and fragile future.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024
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Billboard Arabia, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
When the tall reeds die, their debris covers the soil, lowering temperatures and disrupting the life cycles of Belle Isle's wetland species.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
Birgisson and Kahn shook the reeds as Corley and Baran recorded.
—Oren Peleg, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2024
Mother Vera | Cécile Embleton, Alys Tomlinson | United Kingdom | North American Premiere
From the thick snow of the Belarusian forest to the heat of the reeds in the French Camargue, Mother Vera is the story of a young Orthodox nun; her turbulent past, and fragile future.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Reed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reed. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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