bowed

Example Sentences

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And no moment has stayed with me longer than Roberto Baggio’s missed penalty kick in the 1994 World Cup final, his head bowed, ponytail falling forward, a nation’s hopes dissolving in the Pasadena heat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

No wonder a few heads were bowed when players and staff trudged towards the away end at full-time following a 2-0 loss.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Netflix ultimately bowed out of the auction in late February.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Shinsegae chairman Chung Yong-jin bowed in apology over the incident during the Tuesday news briefing and asked for forgiveness from bereaved families of the victims of the May 18 Democratic Uprising.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Everyone clapped and the chefs from the food truck bowed and waved.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn