prostrate

Example Sentences

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George’s ambitious underlings strive for his intermittent approval and prostrate themselves, enduring petty humiliations only to crawl back and beg for more.

From New York Times • May 30, 2024

Department of Health and Human Services now requires consent for breast, pelvic, prostrate and rectal exams for “educational and training purposes” performed by medical students, nurse practitioners or physician assistants.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2024

Their routine ended with both back on the ice, lying prostrate, chests heaving.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

“You don’t have to prostrate yourself to the usual conformist rules,” a friend tells Jack, explaining hyperlinks but not just that.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023

Columbus then counted ten over the prostrate Nelson, and again the ten other penguins applauded.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater