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
It was his policy to fawn upon all and never permit himself to think that an insult was intended.
From The Girl of the Golden West by Belasco, David
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
They fawn upon me with their lips, but deceit is in their hearts.
From Under Sealed Orders by Cody, H. A. (Hiram Alfred)
But the dog, half-trained and bewildered, ran only a little way, to return and fawn upon her as though apologetic for his uselessness.
From The Fighting Shepherdess by Lockhart, Caroline
