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
“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
"I will not be intimidated nor bow down to those who are doing this," he said in another post in English.
From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023
Neither shadowcats nor stones were like to give up the gods they had worshiped all their lives to bow down before one they hardly knew.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
