Sentence examples for timid use of from inspiring English sources

Western analysts here have also long been critical of what they consider the timid use of superior air power.

I take issue with your criticism of President Obama's use of his power to pardon ("Timid Use of the Pardon Power," editorial, March 5).

He hasn't been timid about the use of force — consider the sizable expansion of drone strikes on his watch — but when it comes to putting American power to use, he has been disciplined about defining the mission narrowly to advance U.S. interests.

With 600 Japanese troops taking part in the UN's peacekeeping operation in East Timor, and polls suggesting that a clear majority now favour a bigger peacekeeping role for Japan, it seems that the Japanese are becoming less timid about the use of force.

They said the two bodies were "too timid to make effective use of the powers they have" and should be given greater power, although they warned that this would require significant cultural change.

Many get caught cursing off the record, while others are less timid with their public use of profanity.

The Food and Drug Administration is taking some long overdue but still too timid steps to rein in excessive use of antibiotics in American agriculture.

The use of spices is timid, and it's hard not to feel that the menu has been smoothed out to avoid giving offense.

But they will also find timid, safe seasoning and a conservative, restrained use of herbs that result in many listless dishes.

The Obama administration was long criticized for being too slow and timid after recent threats — like North Korea's use of the WannaCry and Russian disinformation campaigns.

If the F.C.C. was too aggressive, the Court is too timid, in a way that goes beyond the use of typographical bleeps in the decision.