grovel

Example Sentences

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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

In the movie, the editor of a literary magazine is forced to grovel for publishing a suddenly disfavored play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2024

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