supplicant

Example Sentences

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This time, therefore, it was the Russian leader who came to China's capital as the supplicant.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2022

“It’s not in being a supplicant to the state government.”

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2021

She returns to them here like a supplicant at her prayer book: begging to understand them even just a little bit more.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2021

Another supplicant wanted a piece of the lottery winnings to get her driveway paved.

From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2021

And when she reaches Westeros, and meets you for the first time, you will meet as equals, man and woman, not queen and supplicant.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin