bowed
Example Sentences
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Her bowed tones flow like a violinist’s, her plucked solos sometimes bite like a bebop trumpet.
He looks at the miserable elders, many of whose heads are bowed in shame, and says, “Who is ready to accept baptism?”
From Literature
Some paused only briefly, heads bowed in silent reflection or prayer.
From Barron's
Celtic blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Bologna and leave their qualification hopes hinging on next week's final round of games as arch-rivals Rangers bowed out despite a first win of the competition.
From Barron's
We did this, Natalie thought as she bowed with the others.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
