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bow

[bou] / baʊ /


NOUN
body movement showing obedience or politeness
Synonyms
NOUN
front of boat
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STRONGEST






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But an EU lawmaker who has worked closely on tech sovereignty told reporters Tuesday Europe "should not bow down to pressure".

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Early readings from the spacecraft's magnetometers may have detected Mars' bow shock, the region where the solar wind interacts with the planet's magnetic environment.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Balda and Mazin deliver a critical message for audiences of all ages in a succinct, no-rough-edges package with a perfectly ironed bow on top.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Had they held on a couple of minutes more, this game would have been viewed much differently - Guardiola showing a new string to his bow with a defensive masterclass against a title rival.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The jaculus landed on his hand and dipped its tiny head to his skin in a bow.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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