acquiescent
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The key to Sheinbaum's success seems to have been in refusing to back down on unreasonable requests or matters of real importance, while similarly not appearing subservient or acquiescent to the White House's demands.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2025
Especially when their mode of emotional reaction is increasingly becoming more combative and agitated rather than docile and acquiescent.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2023
Since assuming office after his third presidential bid, López Obrador has taken a pragmatic, and at times acquiescent, stance with Washington, acknowledging the crucial role of U.S. commerce and investment.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2023
“That’s exactly what I was thinking,” she said she responded, trying to “play it cool” and realizing “just how acquiescent I had become.”
From Washington Post • Feb. 24, 2021
He crossed his limp wrists in his lap and hardly seemed to be breathing as he sat with his gaze drooping toward the floor in acquiescent defeat.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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