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
In silence, they genuflected before the coffins, or bowed and kissed them in the dark.
From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2022
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
Alex genuflected at the cross, then knelt in one of the pews.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
