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bow

[bou] / baʊ /


NOUN
body movement showing obedience or politeness
Synonyms
NOUN
front of boat
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STRONGEST






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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

Might they write smaller checks or bow out entirely if the conflict drags on?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

Thus, he’s surprised when others don’t bow down so swiftly.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 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