suck up to
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Howard meanwhile had suggestions when it came to the ways other characters might suck up to him.
From Los Angeles Times
It's also grappling with the massive group of MPs elected last year, with some eager backbenchers actively trying to make Sir Keir's case, unkindly branded by one source as "toadies" trying to suck up to the leadership.
From BBC
He returned it to King Charles II for his coronation, probably to suck up to royal favor again.
From Los Angeles Times
“Your job is not to suck up to power, it’s to serve your viewers and readers by getting to the truth,” Mr. Carlson said.
From Washington Times
Later another made celebrity chef Tyler Florence crawl like an animal because he tried to suck up to him.
From Salon
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