bow out

They threaten to run you down in crosswalks and refuse to bow out gracefully when told, for instance, that a pretty mechanical bird mounted on a boutique’s wall isn’t for sale.

From Salon ● Oct. 18, 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

When James’s co-star Luka Doncic went down injured before the Lakers’ postseason, most observers expected them to bow out quickly against the younger, fresher, and statistically better Houston Rockets in the first round.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 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