bow down to
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
“Women pay the price for defiance, but we do not bow down to force,” she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2024
He also signaled that, despite a native conservative bent, he would not bow down to Republicans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
But we must never underestimate a strain of masochism — the desire to bow down to the mighty.
From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2023
Joseph dreamed that one day all his brothers and his parents as well would bow down to him.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
