bow out
Example Sentences
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But Miller’s refusal to bow out wasn’t a foregone conclusion, either.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
Downtown LA Law Group, a law firm facing multiple state and local investigations, says they plan to bow out of a high-stakes environmental case against the county’s second-largest landfill within the next two months.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
"The straw polls may show that some candidates are just not viable, and allow them to bow out in a dignified manner," Richard Gowan of the International Crisis Group told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
With other veteran players likely to bow out from the international stage soon, there could be concerns their experience of tournament football will be a big loss to the squad.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Now Penelope sank down, holding the weapon on her knees, and drew her husband’s great bow out, and sobbed and bit her lip and let the salt tears flow.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
