slavishly
Example Sentences
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One slavishly devotes itself to meeting every hedonistic need of its human population.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 7, 2023
If only there were more English youngsters who were prepared to slavishly work at their game and less interference from parents we would perhaps start creating more defenders like Ake.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2023
He had among the largest user bases on the platform, and one that both followed him slavishly and also attracted a surfeit of fake accounts and bots.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2022
Millions of people slavishly collect points so they can later reap the rewards of “free” travel.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2022
Mrs. Lapham was so slavishly eager to help him, he almost felt fond of her.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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