bow

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In January, RR Auction held an auction to celebrate the anniversary that included rare items such as Jobs’ bedroom desk and bow ties.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

I know that sounds super baseball pretentious, like I should be wearing a straw hat and a bow tie, but I don’t care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Tesla’s AI agent is “a shot across the bow in the tech world,” said Wedbush analyst Dan Ives.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

"Indeed, the US Navy has fired a shot across the bow aimed at all regional players, including India."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

It wasn’t a guitar or a fiddle, either, but he did have a bow in his hand.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney