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grovel

[gruhv-uhl, grov-] / ˈgrʌv əl, ˈgrɒv- /


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Audiences were fascinated by how quickly favor turns in Edward Berger’s film, but it felt all too familiar watching men grovel and gripe over authority, at least until a twist changes the ranks.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2024

In the movie, the editor of a literary magazine is forced to grovel for publishing a suddenly disfavored play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul made Suozzi drive to Albany to all but grovel for her support.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

A Syracuse University dean performed a similar grovel for the same offense.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2022

He refused to give them the satisfaction of seeing him grovel.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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