bow out
Example Sentences
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Some lawmakers, seeming to recognize the risks of letting the vagaries of aging and health determine the country’s political fate, have opted to bow out.
From Slate ● Apr. 24, 2026
Might they write smaller checks or bow out entirely if the conflict drags on?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Bodo/Glimt's dream run in this season's Champions League may be over, but they bow out with heads held high having made history.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
Padilla’s decision to bow out of the 2026 governor’s race will leave a prominent name out of an already crowded contest with many contenders but not a clear favorite.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2025
The two people who he always knew would put up with his crap had decided to bow out.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
