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Idiom: Bend The Knee

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To submit to another's authority.

Example Sentences

1
He refused to bend the knee and submit to his opponent's demands.
2
The rebel leader urged his followers not to bend the knee to the oppressive regime.
3
After years of resistance, the captured king was finally forced to bend the knee to his conqueror.
4
In the ancient times, subjects would often bend the knee before their kings as a sign of loyalty.
5
The proud knight would rather die than bend the knee to anyone.

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