grovel

Example Sentences

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After the commissioner makes this conceited Yank grovel, Marty simply replies, “It’s every man for himself where I come from.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

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

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

Elrond isn’t the only elf who has to grovel among the rabble in this episode.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2022

Although mediocrity is as rampant as usual, this is at least the golden age of the grovel.

From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2022

I grovel for mercy — sometimes I manage real tears.

From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz