bowing

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That may explain why this creature of the theater who was so graceful leading an orchestra and so enjoyed talking to the audience turned stiff and awkward when bowing to acknowledged applause.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

As Anthropic was bowing out, the department signed deals with two of its biggest rivals, OpenAI and xAI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

But Ryding still took his moment, bowing after crossing the line.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

She is bowing out after 37 years at the helm of the men’s line and will hand over to London designer Grace Wales Bonner in 2027.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

No tree or bush grew on it, no plant but the bowing sea-grass.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin