bowed out
Example Sentences
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“At times on Ashe or on Louis ... it’s sometimes so loud you struggle to hear the ball,” said the sixth-seeded Australian, who bowed out in the second round on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
Lenny was at Patti’s side until she bowed out of public life and rejoined her when she returned — but he’s never sat still.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
The combined company -- which came about after Netflix bowed out of the battle to buy Warner Brothers -- would control a sprawling roster of assets, including CNN, Warner Bros.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Striker Haji Wright played against Australia and Belgium as co-hosts USA bowed out to the Red Devils in the last 16.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
I considered the offer seriously—I went so far as to book a flight and get the required immunizations—and then bowed out at the last minute.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
