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bow

[bou] / baʊ /


NOUN
body movement showing obedience or politeness
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NOUN
front of boat
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STRONGEST






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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

Early readings from the spacecraft's magnetometers may have detected Mars' bow shock, the region where the solar wind interacts with the planet's magnetic environment.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Balda and Mazin deliver a critical message for audiences of all ages in a succinct, no-rough-edges package with a perfectly ironed bow on top.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Colbert took his final bow as his beloved late-night show came to an end Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“I used this telescope,” she said, flying over to the ship’s bow and perching upon a long brass tube mounted on a tripod.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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