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

“Everybody sort of genuflected to Hazel because she was this little dynamo,” said David Peterson, a former Liberal premier of Ontario between 1985 and 1990.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2022

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