grovel

Example Sentences

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After the commissioner makes this conceited Yank grovel, Marty simply replies, “It’s every man for himself where I come from.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025

On Monday, Gov. Kathy Hochul made Suozzi drive to Albany to all but grovel for her support.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

You have to grovel for it to run for office, and you don't get paid much of it if you're a member of the press.

From Salon • Nov. 10, 2022

Elrond isn’t the only elf who has to grovel among the rabble in this episode.

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2022

“And she wouldn’t accept it. Well, that happens sometimes. Sometimes we have to grovel to show we really mean it.”

From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer