groveling

Example Sentences

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They want illiterate, groveling serfs, who live in fear and don’t stick around too long.

From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025

The protests in 2021 led to the clubs that backed out issuing groveling apologies to their fans for their part in the plans.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2023

Portnoy’s deal-with-it stance, and the groveling he expected and received from even his former workers, reminded me of another mogul who recently came into possession of a media property of much fascination: Elon Musk.

From Slate • Sep. 14, 2023

In the heartstopping series finale of “Succession” on Sunday night, striving Midwesterner Tom Wambsgans was named chief executive of Waystar Royco, completing his transformation from groveling buffoon to business titan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2023

After about ten minutes of groveling, though, it’s clear she’s not having any of it.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez