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bowing

[boh-ing] / ˈboʊ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
bending
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That exists sub rosa everywhere, with VIPs—meaning anyone awash in money or followers—afforded bowing and scraping not extended to the average customer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

An independent inspector, known as a "snagger", made a report identifying about 150 faults - including wonky walls, bowing windows and a poorly fitted kitchen.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

A Jerusalem cafe picketed for weeks by observant Jews said Thursday it had agreed to shut on the Sabbath, bowing to demands despite counter-protests by secular Israelis.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

After all, PlayStation does have a reputation for bowing to its most feral customers’ demands throughout the decades.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

He glanced down at Camilla, far down, bowing slightly.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

“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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