bow
Example Sentences
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“He’s the one who questioned authority, fought for himself, refused to bow down or conform, and was like non serviam. That was a metaphor that resonated very strongly with me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Yo-Yo Ma closed his eyes as he drew a bow slowly across his cello, playing the first notes of the Catalan lullaby “The Song of the Birds.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Channeling my inner Katniss, I took a “power stance:” shoulders back, legs slightly bent, bow cradled in my upper body.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
"I learned to tie a bow tie by watching a tutorial on YouTube," says Crawford.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Danny turned slowly in a circle and noticed a hunting bow as long as his body.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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Musical Instruments - Introductory
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Musical Instruments - Middle School
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