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supplicant

[suhp-li-kuhnt] / ˈsʌp lɪ kənt /
NOUN
humble person
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Four years of war and economic isolation have turned Russian President Vladimir Putin into a supplicant in a relationship dominated by China.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Boy Kavalier thinks he’s king of the planet with everyone else supplicant to his will.

From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2025

Red Carpet tells the story of how a similar role evolution from outside supplicant to ultimate power broker unfolded in China’s relationship with Hollywood.

From Slate ● Feb. 12, 2022

She returns to them here like a supplicant at her prayer book: begging to understand them even just a little bit more.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2021

He knew better than to come to Melisandre’s chambers like a supplicant, insisting she come to him instead should she have need of words with him.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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