kiss up to
Example Sentences
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AI companies said they dialed back rampant fawning earlier this year, but recent studies—and my own queries—show that newer models still kiss up to us.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
There the Napoli midfielder stood, all alone, blowing a kiss up to his loved ones.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
“Back then, it seemed like Jennette often tried to get us in trouble and kiss up to Mom,” he said.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 2022
He is undeniably a gruff, irascible person who doesn’t kiss up to reporters in off-the-record conversations, and who generally views the large media corporations as his adversaries.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2019
She wanted Eric to kiss up to her, escort her around, buy her gifts, and shower her with compliments.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
