grovel
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“I hope you're proud, how you would grovel in submission.”
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2024
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
I grovel for mercy — sometimes I manage real tears.
From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz
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