genuflected
Example Sentences
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He hired people because they genuflected to him, not because they had any expertise.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2023
Former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers genuflected: “I bow at your feet.”
From Washington Post ● Aug. 26, 2022
“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
I genuflected at the font of holy water, wet my fingertips, and made the sign of the cross.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
