toadying

Example Sentences

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And Abby Quinn is excellent as Natalie, mom’s campaign manager and toadying child.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But his comments during his interview with Hannity suggest that the toadying and servility Pence engaged in nearly every day as Trump’s vice president are difficult to shake.

From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2021

Benchley shared screenwriting credit with Carl Gottlieb, who also plays the toadying publisher of the Amity newspaper.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2020

More than social class, however, St. John’s has long symbolized a kind of old-Washington civility that represents either dignity or toadying, depending on your view.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2020

I should hope I detest toadying as much as you!

From A Houseful of Girls by Prout, Victor