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

A Syracuse University dean performed a similar grovel for the same offense.

From Washington Post • Dec. 21, 2022

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

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2022

And then Henry begins to grovel for his life.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman