suck up to
Example Sentences
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Analysts don’t say “great quarter guys” as often these days, probably because it’s become such an obvious way to suck up to management.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
He returned it to King Charles II for his coronation, probably to suck up to royal favor again.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2023
“Your job is not to suck up to power, it’s to serve your viewers and readers by getting to the truth,” Mr. Carlson said.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
By the time it came out, he had correctly sussed out the most advantageous ways to suck up to the president by paying attention to the most minute details.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2022
“I guess I can help out sometimes. Just not all —” “And me quitting saves you time. I don’t have to suck up to Blakeman anymore, so you can quit going to the nursing home.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
