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On Tuesday, Colbert claimed CBS management is kowtowing to Carr and showing a lack of corporate courage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Next, is kowtowing, accommodating and acquiescing to the whims and ego of that aging superstar or find yourself gone before your tenure is up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024

“The institution is kowtowing to the powers that be,” he said.

From New York Times • Sep. 15, 2017

To his credit, Pavin is kowtowing to no one, although he's taken on a two-headed approach at his job with wife, Lisa, the "Captainess."

From Newsweek • Sep. 25, 2010