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grovel

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


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He has no use for expertise or talent; he prefers people who will grovel before him.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Absolutely, but Colin is eager to please and genuinely loves to grovel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 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

All he had to do was confess to something small, but he couldn’t force himself to grovel in front of Jorge.

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer




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