bowing
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After all, PlayStation does have a reputation for bowing to its most feral customers’ demands throughout the decades.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
That may explain why this creature of the theater who was so graceful leading an orchestra and so enjoyed talking to the audience turned stiff and awkward when bowing to acknowledged applause.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
Podcasts can run forever, but some hosts are bowing out as celebrities and YouTube dominate the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
"I assume full responsibility for this defeat," an ashen-faced Jospin announced, bowing out of politics to howls of dismay from supporters.
From Barron's ● Mar. 23, 2026
“Pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Potter,” he said, bowing his pale face toward my aunt and forcing a smile.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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“I changed his position, his bowings, his fingerings, and I was just in absolute shock that he was able to take everything in so quickly. I knew I was working with somebody special.”
From Washington Post ● Sep. 14, 2021
For the first time they were rehearsed properly, with clear phrasing, articulations and unified bowings for the string players.
From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2020
The position — which was previously held by Peter Stumpf, who stepped down in 2012 — also entails administrative responsibility, including artistic issues, like bowings, and personnel matters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2014
Whatever the work, he insisted on using his own set of parts, and for those that he played with "modern" as well as "period" orchestras, he had two sets with appropriate bowings.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 27, 2010
Finally, with many thank-yous and bowings and scrapings and warmest wishes to their beautiful wives and distinguished husbands, he departed the room.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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