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grovel

[gruhv-uhl, grov-] / ˈgrʌv əl, ˈgrɒv- /


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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

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

From New York Times • Sep. 23, 2022

Another added, "A fine day to grovel to your overlord$ eh? Get off your knees, charlatan."

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2022

He refused to give them the satisfaction of seeing him grovel.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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