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subserviently



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Because they didn’t want to be told who should rule them by the United States and be forced to act subserviently.

From Slate ● Mar. 14, 2012

As he spoke to Jobs, Google's CEO hunched his shoulders subserviently, the way criminals do when they're around the police.

From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2010

“Madam Lestrange,” murmured Tom, and as Hermione passed he inclined his head subserviently.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

Nell approached her timidly and spoke softly, lovingly, subserviently.

From Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time by George C. Hazelton

“Very well, I’ll go see her to-morrow morning,” replied Philippina, smiled subserviently, and laid her horny hand on Dorothea’s tender shoulder.

From The Goose Man by Allen Wilson Porterfield




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