supplicant
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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
Red Carpet tells the story of how a similar role evolution from outside supplicant to ultimate power broker unfolded in China’s relationship with Hollywood.
From Slate • Feb. 12, 2022
“It’s not in being a supplicant to the state government.”
From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2021
Another supplicant wanted a piece of the lottery winnings to get her driveway paved.
From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2021
Fie reminded his impatient supplicant that the full-sized cyclotron of his dreams had important supporters whose backing would yield dividends, if he would simply wait.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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