Example Sentences

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Hester had toadied to juniors and seniors alike—especially to those who were members of the secret society.

From The Girls of Central High Rivals for All Honors by Morrison, Gertrude W.

When his feet got well—I had toadied and babied him so—he was plum ruined.

From The Outlet by Adams, Andy

He was assailed largely by the men who had toadied to a hostile feeling which he himself had confronted.

From James Fenimore Cooper American Men of Letters by Lounsbury, Thomas Raynesford