bow out
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They threaten to run you down in crosswalks and refuse to bow out gracefully when told, for instance, that a pretty mechanical bird mounted on a boutique’s wall isn’t for sale.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
With competing commitments, however, most of the drivers reluctantly bow out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
When James’s co-star Luka Doncic went down injured before the Lakers’ postseason, most observers expected them to bow out quickly against the younger, fresher, and statistically better Houston Rockets in the first round.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
With other veteran players likely to bow out from the international stage soon, there could be concerns their experience of tournament football will be a big loss to the squad.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
She showed him how to creep soundlessly forward, knees to the ground; pushing the bow out in front of her to minimize her movement, she took aim.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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