The villagers made obeisance to the approaching ruler, their foreheads nearly touching the ground.

At the shrine, the devotees made obeisances before the ancient statue, hoping for its blessing.

The courtiers' repeated obeisancies toward the new queen did not mask their private doubts.

The ambassador noted his obeisancy at the court banquet as a calculated display of loyalty.

The obeisant student bowed deeply before the visiting professor.

The soldier's non-obeisance to the commanding officer resulted in a formal reprimand.