bowing

Example Sentences

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Bowing to the volatile army, in October 1941 Emperor Hirohito appointed Tojo prime minister, in addition to the posts of army minister and home minister.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Bowing to the dictates of the genre, Apollo will, on her return, do just that, announcing, “I am the god Apollo,” as he sometimes does, and that he will make Emma’s dreams come true.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2023

Bowing partially to critics who say the law is unconstitutional, Duda said earlier this week that he was also sending it to the Constitutional Tribunal to review the bill for conformity with the supreme law.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Bowing his head and closing his eyes, he did so.

From New York Times • Jan. 5, 2023

Bowing my shaved head in front of my father's portrait, I repeat the age-old Bangla prayers in a strong and steady voice.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins