bow out
Example Sentences
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Some lawmakers, seeming to recognize the risks of letting the vagaries of aging and health determine the country’s political fate, have opted to bow out.
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026
Might they write smaller checks or bow out entirely if the conflict drags on?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Should he bow out, Boland is expected to lead the assault alongside Starc and Josh Hazlewood.
From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025
In one instance, the online harassment threats got so bad that Singh was forced to bow out of a speaking appearance at the Asian American Journalism Assn.’s annual conference, Rose said.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025
She showed him how to creep soundlessly forward, knees to the ground; pushing the bow out in front of her to minimize her movement, she took aim.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
