prostrate
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Williams’ shift from prostrate grief to helpless amusement hints at hidden dimensions of a character who will always be a couple of steps ahead of the men trying to control her.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2025
Mickey Mouse is also depicted prostrate in the cartoon.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2025
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
Mother comes to my side, and her strong arms keep me from falling prostrate.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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