prostrated
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"As soon as I arrived in Port Sudan, I prostrated in the airport and cried intensely because I never imagined I would reach a safe haven," he said.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
After walking out, Thaksin placed a flower wreath and prostrated before a portrait of Thailand’s king and queen at the gate of the terminal.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
Earlier on Friday, Francis prostrated himself on the floor of an empty St. Peter’s Basilica to pray at a “Passion of the Lord” service.
From Reuters ● Apr. 2, 2021
“The French justice system has prostrated itself before a writer,” said Mehana Mouhou, a lawyer involved in the suit against the author.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2020
"It is mine," the young king said as he prostrated himself on the floor.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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