bowing

Example Sentences

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Whether it is simply fewer courtiers, a bit less ceremony, no more people calling him sir, or bowing.

From BBC

The Pontiff was seen bowing as he entered the building, but it is reported he did not pray at the mosque, as his two predecessors had done.

From BBC

Ms. Brooks-LaSure said she did not feel that Medicare was bowing to industry pressure.

From New York Times

It conditions access to its economy on bowing to Beijing’s demands, whether that be on content, sharing proprietary information, or partnering with Chinese businesses.

From Washington Times

There, he paid tribute to Sun Yat-sen, the founder of the Republic of China and the Nationalist Party, giving a short speech and then bowing in front of the memorial.

From Seattle Times