supplicant

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

Now Cambodia, like so many of its neighbours, finds itself in a long line of supplicants pleading with him to ease their tariff burden.

From BBC

"As a Canadian I am saddened, appalled, disgusted and angry that King Charles appears to be joining the conga line of supplicants," said Jo-Ann in Ontario.

From BBC

The supplicants typically believe they are empowered by shamelessly lying.

From Salon

A third member, however, griped that so many supplicants crowd the place these days that he sometimes can’t get a table.

From Los Angeles Times