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Meanings of grow faint-hearted in English

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Usage of grow faint-hearted in English
1
While here and there politicians grow faint-hearted, the army fights on with cheerfulness.
"Over There" with the Australians
2
I do so too, at times; but often I grow faint-hearted, as you say.
Debit and Credit / Translated from the German of Gustav Freytag
3
If these grow faint-hearted, all before them lose heart.
Soldier Silhouettes on Our Front
4
Some days, like today, I think I'm going to win it, then again I grow faint-hearted.
Flowing Gold
5
When they were crossing the fire-guard around the school, Bugsey grew faint-hearted and began to cry.
The Second Chance
6
Though many fought bravely, others grew faint-hearted, and took to flight, and the day was lost.
Roger Willoughby: A Story of the Times of Benbow
7
He grew faint-hearted-hisdisease destroyed his enthusiasm.
Napoleon and Blücher: An Historical Novel
8
No suspicion of treachery occurred to any of the party, although it became obvious that the skipper had grown faint-hearted.
History of the United Netherlands, 1590a
9
If he grows faint-hearted or weary and no longer strives, for a little while he floats, and then at last, morally or physically, he vanishes.
Colonel Quaritch, V.C.: A Tale of Country Life
10
"Because," said the woman, without any diminution of her rage, "because you have grown faint-hearted all of a sudden."
Dona Perfecta
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