In it, there are always some cowards (3)

I believe the answer is:

war

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'in it there are always' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'some cowards' is the wordplay.
'some' says the answer is hidden in the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'WAR' is hidden within 'cowards'.

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(Other definitions for war that I've seen before include "Sustained conflict" , "Large-scale conflict" , "Major conflict" , "Hostile situation" , "State of armed conflict" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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