slavishly
Example Sentences
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Sequoia’s description of its due diligence doesn’t comport with a version reported in a slavishly adoring article about Bankman-Fried it had commissioned from a freelance writer and posted on its website.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
One slavishly devotes itself to meeting every hedonistic need of its human population.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 7, 2023
If only there were more English youngsters who were prepared to slavishly work at their game and less interference from parents we would perhaps start creating more defenders like Ake.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2023
Millions of people slavishly collect points so they can later reap the rewards of “free” travel.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 12, 2022
They also know they need not shudder in fear at the thought of music- making that is not slavishly dependent on the printed page.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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