bow down
Example Sentences
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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
Thus, he’s surprised when others don’t bow down so swiftly.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026
Rapper Ice Cube performed on the field before first pitch, revving up the Dodgers fans and calling on the Yankees to "bow down to a team that's greater than you"
From BBC • Oct. 27, 2024
“I don’t want to do a symbolical gesture to bow down to the system so that I can have a home,” he said.
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024
This was where the laws of segregation would sometimes bow down to the laws of survival.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
