bow down to

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

“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

"I will not be intimidated nor bow down to those who are doing this," he said in another post in English.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023

Harvard University wants us to bow down to the exceptional generosity of Kenneth C. Griffin, a hedge fund billionaire who just made a $300-million gift to the school’s graduate program.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2023

He drops knowledge just as he's slapping down a set of cards or a domino onto a table, and his homies can’t do anything but bow down to his greatness and keep their mouths shut.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi