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bow

[bau] / baʊ /


NOUN
body movement showing obedience or politeness
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NOUN
front of boat
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STRONGEST






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So I bow down to her and her legacy and her memory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Take a bow at everything you have achieved.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

Expectation grew to such an extent that interim boss Darren Fletcher was asked if it was possible the forward could make his competitive bow in the FA Cup third-round tie with Brighton in January.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

At the time, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said she would bow to the Inspector General's findings.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Margaret whizzed through the buttons on the back of the dress and tied the sash at the back of the skirt into a floppy bow.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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