bow down
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
Thus, he’s surprised when others don’t bow down so swiftly.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026
Last week, the country's commerce minister, Piyush Goyal, said India "will neither bow down nor ever appear weak" in its economic relationships with other countries.
From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025
“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
Mouf kissin’ is on uh equal and dat’s natural but when dey got to bow down tuh love, dey soon straightens up.”
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
