fawn upon
Example Sentences
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Why do the hotelkeeper, the banker and the lawyer first fawn upon him, then try to threaten and bully him out of town?
From Time Magazine Archive
He could have had half the town at his rooms to fawn upon him if he had cared for that sort of thing.
From Chance A Tale in Two Parts by Conrad, Joseph
Nobles, officers and courtiers all pressed close to fawn upon the new hero—but, far back in the council chamber, a group of dark robed priests were crowded together.
From Astounding Stories, February, 1931 by Bates, Harry
You petition men and officers who used to fawn upon you when you were in favor, for information concerning her.
From Princess Zara by Knight, Bert
How mean it shews, to fawn upon the victor!
From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 by Scott, Walter, Sir
