bow
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“I always look for the best relations possible with the United States. Always. ... But I’m not going to bow my head, either. It’s not a personal question. It’s a matter of defending the homeland.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
But Miller’s refusal to bow out wasn’t a foregone conclusion, either.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
Later, Basarnas said it got confirmation the ferry "was almost entirely engulfed in flames" as "passengers held on in the ship's bridge and bow while awaiting rescue".
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
But really, it all comes back to that bow.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
“Good afternoon, ladies,” he said, with a formal bow and tip of his hat.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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