bowed

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Day, frontman of the Prince-affiliated funk/soul group Time, also bowed out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

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

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Banksy’s market has been on a roller coaster in recent years, pushed up in 2021-22 by a wave of cryptocurrency investors who have now largely bowed out of art buying.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

When he was finished, he bowed deeply and said, “What do you think? I’m going to join the circus!”

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney