suck up to
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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He returned it to King Charles II for his coronation, probably to suck up to royal favor again.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2023
“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 ● Mar. 21, 2023
Excuse me for a minute while I suck up to my boss.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 27, 2022
By the time it came out, he had correctly sussed out the most advantageous ways to suck up to the president by paying attention to the most minute details.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2022
Then I come and drag each suck up to the track, so the charette-man can pick it up.
From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple
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