bow
Example Sentences
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Party leaders have all but asked the candidates at the bottom of the polls to bow out, but understandably the response has been, “Why me? I’m no worse than the others.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Might they write smaller checks or bow out entirely if the conflict drags on?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
Director Spike Lee, with wife Tonya Lewis Lee, showed his distinctive style with a suit featuring a purple fedora hat and matching bow tie, and a bag made of silver cassettes.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
And veteran director Spike Lee brought a splash of color to his ensemble of muted neutrals with a bright purple hat and bow tie.
From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026
He was very short and had a bow in both his legs, but he was strong.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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