slavishly

Example Sentences

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But while some commentators in Mexico seem to expect her to slavishly follow her popular predecessor’s lead, it does not necessarily follow that she will.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2024

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

Millions of people slavishly collect points so they can later reap the rewards of “free” travel.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2022

He was a genius other composers slavishly followed for well over half a century, yet to most modern listeners he is just a name, alongside his colleague Brahms.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall