bowed

Example Sentences

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Netflix ultimately bowed out of the auction in late February.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Shinsegae chairman Chung Yong-jin bowed in apology over the incident during the Tuesday news briefing and asked for forgiveness from bereaved families of the victims of the May 18 Democratic Uprising.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Kirk also bowed out of scheduled appearances in Plano, Texas, and at Iowa State University.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

But architects work their magic at utilitarian drafting tables, heads bowed over blueprints—hardly the setting to stimulate heroic sculpture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

I remembered Betsie’s bowed head, remembered her thanks to God for creatures I could see no use for.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom