Example Sentences

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Because they didn’t want to be told who should rule them by the United States and be forced to act subserviently.

From Slate • Mar. 14, 2012

As he spoke to Jobs, Google's CEO hunched his shoulders subserviently, the way criminals do when they're around the police.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2010

“Madam Lestrange,” murmured Tom, and as Hermione passed he inclined his head subserviently.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

At that moment a young clergyman came into the room, making apologies and bowing subserviently.

From The Christian A Story by Caine, Hall, Sir

He bowed subserviently, and made meek little speeches.

From The Christian A Story by Caine, Hall, Sir