handmaiden

Example Sentences

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And this Democratic Party will be remembered for serving as the handmaiden for a tyranny that could last generations.

From Salon

While Europa was frolicking with her handmaidens on the beach, he joined in their games.

From Washington Post

After all, feeling hopeful is purpose's handmaiden, an involuntary mental state, like love or joy, that softens reality's sharp edges.

From Salon

It should be easy, then, to dismiss all this culture war blather as much ado about nothing, the latest fake-news nonsense from shameless politicians and their handmaidens in the media.

From Washington Post

The handmaiden, if you will, to that problem is predictability.

From Salon