kowtow

• Should it be assumed that I exhibit Chinese mannerisms simply because I used the word "kowtow" just now? —  Taipei Times
• The Democrats are trying to place Republicans in a bind by giving them a false choice: They can "kowtow" to Limbaugh, or they can denounce him as outside the realm of legitimate political discourse. —  National Review Online
• Throw in the fact that the President is more than willing to kowtow to the Saudis, push for dialogue with rogue nations that repeatedly test the Administration knowing that they can get away with everything from convicting American citizens on trumped up charges, and I'd say that the US relations with our allies is falling apart, and our stature among our enemies remains unchanged. —  A Blog For All
• DAVID SHUSTER: As Jonathan pointed out, the White House and its allies have been happy to crown the controversial Limbaugh as king of the Republican Party and quick to call attention to the GOP leaders who kowtow to him. —  MRC Latest Headlines
• We pause from our regularly scheduled political coverage to kowtow to —  Irish Elk

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