suppliant
Example Sentences
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“Your mission will be hard this year,” wrote Anne-Marie, another adult suppliant.
From Washington Times
Though his Evan is no carbon copy of his predecessors in the role, he shares many pathetic mannerisms with them: the twitchy picking at himself, the cul-de-sac speech patterns, the upturned, outstretched, suppliant right hand.
From New York Times
"That media show they want - of us suppliantly giving over our weapons - that show will not happen," he says.
From BBC
And someone turning 28 emotionally instead of just chronologically would have responded, “Thanks for telling me, but, of course it’s OK,” instead of launching you into a tailspin of suppliant shame.
From Seattle Times
No longer are they suppliant to the fifth estate to disseminate their news.
From Forbes
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
