genuflected
Example Sentences
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He hired people because they genuflected to him, not because they had any expertise.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2023
I don’t recall whether we rose and genuflected upon the arrival of Big John, but doing so would’ve been appropriate.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2020
As he is wont to do, Bill Shaikin once again genuflected at the Dodger altar and — cue the harp music — sang the praises of Chase Utley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2018
Naturally, I paid particular attention to – genuflected in front of, in Divish’s phrase – the display for Koufax, my boyhood idol.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 25, 2016
I genuflected at the font of holy water, wet my fingertips, and made the sign of the cross.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
