Word: kowtow
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...down through worked coral, smooth coral, pale blue, dark blue, crystal, ivory and gold. But they all talked the same line. They referred to presents from the British Crown as "tribute." They insisted silkily that matters of commerce could wait. Much more important-was the British ambassador ready to kowtow...