Example sentences for: kowtow

How can you use “kowtow” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Noting that the Chinese authorities had let it be known in advance that Britain would pay a penalty if it tolerated public protest during Jiang's visit, it commented, "The Government may have been right to invite President Jiang to Britain, but it should not kowtow to repressive demands."

  • The piece quotes a U.S. official in Asia who predicts "Clinton's going to kowtow all over Peking."

  • But Murdoch came under attack from U.S.-based Chinese dissident Wei Jingsheng, who told the Daily Telegraph in an interview Wednesday that Murdoch didn't need to kowtow to China to protect his business interests there.

  • … An article describes how presidential contenders kowtow to New Hampshire's press.

  • To the tune of gongs and chimes, visitors knelt to kowtow nine times.


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