But never is Jesus so near me as when I lift my cross, and lay it submissively on my shoulder, and give it the welcome of a patient and unmurmuring spirit.
She bowed submissively before the queen.
He spoke submissively to his boss in order to keep his job.
The servant followed his master's orders submissively.
She looked at him submissively, waiting for his next instruction.
He accepted the criticism submissively and promised to do better next time.
The dog wagged its tail submissively when its owner scolded it.
She spoke submissively to the authorities in hopes of receiving a lighter punishment.
He submissively agreed to the terms of the contract in order to close the deal.
The student nodded submissively when the teacher scolded him for being late.
The prisoner knelt submissively before the judge, awaiting his sentence.
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