bowed

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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

As part of putting herself first, Megan bowed out of “Moulin Rouge” two weeks earlier than originally planned.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

He later said that: "Whilst I think the department felt under pressure, we were proud of the fact we'd not bowed to that pressure."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

The takeover deal, which was struck last month after Netflix bowed out, would put HBO and CNN under the control of Larry Ellison and his son David, the chairman of Paramount, which includes CBS.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

He clicked his heels and bowed to the wolves.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood