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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

“Women pay the price for defiance, but we do not bow down to force,” she said.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 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

Herb-scented robes lay there in chests, but the lady’s milkwhite arms went up to lift the bow down from a peg in its own polished bowcase.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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