genuflected
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He hired people because they genuflected to him, not because they had any expertise.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2023
I don’t recall whether we rose and genuflected upon the arrival of Big John, but doing so would’ve been appropriate.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2020
“The delivery guy genuflected and backed away slowly, never turned his back on the grave.”
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2018
As he is wont to do, Bill Shaikin once again genuflected at the Dodger altar and — cue the harp music — sang the praises of Chase Utley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2018
She genuflected before the altar, then knelt at the rail.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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