bow down
Example Sentences
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But an EU lawmaker who has worked closely on tech sovereignty told reporters Tuesday Europe "should not bow down to pressure".
From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026
Thus, he’s surprised when others don’t bow down so swiftly.
From Slate ● Mar. 4, 2026
Rapper Ice Cube performed on the field before first pitch, revving up the Dodgers fans and calling on the Yankees to "bow down to a team that's greater than you"
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2024
“I don’t want to do a symbolical gesture to bow down to the system so that I can have a home,” he said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2024
“That’s what we are. Why should we just bow down to labels created for us by others? Why? Where is that written?”
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
