Today, the Chinese occupy what may be termed a subservient position, because they are such a small minority.

In his present subservient position the concerns of a Herdmaster seemed not to bother him at all.

In most offices they fill subservient positions, tending to the demands of male colleagues.

"A lot of times they are put in a subservient position."

That's the problem with America - no one wants to be in a subservient position, and rich people get embarrassed about having staff.

Meaning he recalled why so many men of such a proud race had attached themselves to the Black Company in almost subservient positions.

Often the other is in a subservient position where resistance would be difficult or even impossible.

Dr. Love is present, but in a very subservient position.

Philip felt that England should be forced to take a subservient position in European politics.

Religion had to be integrated with its surrounding society, not in a subservient position, but forming the vital heart of the culture.